A study from the Canadian Medical Association Journal published this week finds that older adults with two or more high burden chronic diseases, or multimorbidity conditions, can benefit from care-coordination strategies.
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Study finds care coordination improves health in older adults with multiple chronic diseases
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
A study from the Canadian Medical Association Journal published this week finds that older adults with two or more high burden chronic diseases, or multimorbidity conditions, can benefit from care-coordination strategies.
Stark Law reform push sees movement on multiple fronts
Source: HealthLeaders Media
The window closed last week for public comments on a CMS request for information regarding possible changes to Stark Law and anti-kickback regulations on the healthcare industry.
 

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2019 OPPS proposed rule: CMS brings site-neutral payment policies to excepted locations
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS’ 2019 OPPS proposed rule, released in late July, continues the agency’s efforts to enforce site-neutral payments and reduce drug payments by introducing policies to reduce reimbursement for hospital outpatient clinic visits at off-campus, provider-based departments.
 

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Q&A: Why query for POA status?
Source: ACDIS

Q: What is the purpose of coding for present on admission (POA) status of conditions such as pyelonephritis, encephalopathy, and chest or abdominal pain?

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