On Thursday, August 2, CMS released the fiscal year (FY) 2019 IPPS final rule with an overhaul of the newly coined Promoting Interoperability Programs, significant reductions to reporting requirements for quality initiatives, and updates to payment rates.
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News | HHS secretary confirms 42 CFR Part 2 reform | Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor | HHS is planning to reform HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 in an effort to improve care coordination. In remarks to the Heritage Foundation July 26, HHS Secretary Alex Azar conveyed that HHS is starting a review of regulations that interfere with coordination among doctors, hospitals, and payers. |
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Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content Holistic approach reduces readmissions among complex patient groups | Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor | Some patients seem resistant to interventions aimed at helping them avoid preventable hospital visits. These so-called high utilizers typically have multiple chronic conditions, along with social or psychological conditions and/or substance use issues that can interfere with effective care. AbsoluteCARE, an ambulatory ICU, was created for these patients. |
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