CMS released a list of 32 reporting measures—whittled down from a possible 184—under consideration for the quality reporting and value-based purchasing programs.
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CMS releases list of 32 possible quality measures
Source: ACDIS

CMS released a list of 32 reporting measures—whittled down from a possible 184—under consideration for the quality reporting and value-based purchasing programs, according to Modern Healthcare.
ACLA sues CMS over updated clinical lab payment system
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The American Clinical Laboratory Association filed a lawsuit December 11, against HHS in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, alleging that the updated Clinical Laboratory Payment System fails to protect access to laboratory services for Medicare beneficiaries. 
 

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Understanding general rules for security standards
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The general rules for security, risk analysis, and risk management implementation specifications, and evaluation standards are key directives for ongoing compliance assurance. Although risk analysis concepts guidance appears in the Security Rule, many organizations use it for auditing Privacy Rule processes as well.
 

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Q&A: RHC 'incident-to' services
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Q: How are “incident-to” services defined for rural health clinics?

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Tackling complex commercial payer denials (Sponsored content)
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Complex commercial payer denials are on the rise and show no sign of slowing down. While the uptick in inpatient denials is an ongoing problem, payers are also targeting new areas. This article explores root causes and ways to develop a proactive strategy.
 

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