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News

This week in Medicare updates–8/30/2017
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's Medicare updates include a new OIG advisory opinion; the October 2017 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System; the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Annual Update; and more!
MACRA leaves providers uncertain and unaware
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
A number of providers feel unfamiliar with the impact of MACRA and whether they are eligible for participation in the program.
Are you interested in presenting at the 2018 ACDIS conference?

The Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS) is currently seeking speakers to present at the 2018 ACDIS 11th Annual Conference from May 21-24 in San Antonio at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. The deadline for submissions is September 11. Click here to view and complete the speaker application.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Helping CDI specialists make the move to remote
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Working remotely can seem like an attractive option to CDI specialists but it comes with its own challenges. A few simple steps can help CDI specialists thrive in a remote environment.
 

Daily Q&A

Q&A: Categorizing population health models
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: How do I categorize population health models for my facility? 

Need expert advice?
Email your questions for consideration in the Revenue Cycle Daily Advisor. Note: We do not guarantee that all questions will be answered.
 

Upcoming CMS Events

Wednesday 8/30 - MEDCAC - Health Outcomes After Bariatric Surgical Therapies in the Medicare Population
Wednesday 9/6 - IMPACT Act: Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary Measures Call
Thursday 9/7 - Nursing Home Facility Assessment Tool and State Operations Manual Revisions Call
Friday 9/8 -  Summit: Behavioral Health Payment and Care Delivery Innovation
 

Product Spotlight

Case Management Guide to Population Health: Management Across the Continuum of Care

This book is a comprehensive playbook for ensuring the effectiveness of a population health program. This resource is designed to help case management and other healthcare professionals examine social determinants of population health, gauge the sustainability of population health modules in case management, and measure case management outcome.
 

    

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Burden of Inpatient Safety and Adverse Outcomes

This study presents the incremental consequences of selected inpatient medical injuries as identified by Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Patient Safety Indicators.
 
 

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