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This week in Medicare updates—8/7/2019
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week’s Medicare updates include proposed and final rules for several of Medicare’s prospective payment systems, the 2020 ABN form for download, an article about compliance with the three-day stay rule for SNF admission, and more. 
CMS seeking stakeholder feedback on lab DOS changes
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS is proposing several revisions to its clinical diagnostic laboratory date of service (DOS) policy in the FY 2020 OPPS proposed rule, including requiring ordering physicians to determine whether tests are intended to guide treatment during a current or future outpatient encounter.
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Get ahead of AUC reporting requirements
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Starting January 1, 2020, the education and operations testing period will kick off, and organizations will be required to report appropriate use criteria (AUC) consultation information. Learn what you can do now to help your organization prepare to report AUCs in 2020 and beyond.
 

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Q&A: Defining and calculating uncompensated care
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Q: What is uncompensated care and how is it calculated on a hospital-by-hospital basis? 

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