This week's Medicare updates include the announcement of a new bundled payment model, clarification on CMS regulations regarding texting of patient information, notification of the new interest rate for overpayments and underpayments, and more!
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This week in Medicare updates – 1/17/18
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week’s Medicare updates include the announcement of a new bundled payment model, clarification on CMS’ regulations regarding texting of patient information, notification of the new interest rate for overpayments and underpayments, and more! 
CMS’ innovation center launches BPCI Advanced voluntary payment model
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS announced January 9 the launch of Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced from the agency’s Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation. This is the first Advanced Alternative Payment Model introduced by the Trump administration.
 

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Balancing acts
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Given it’s time for New Year’s resolutions—and my resolution is to work smarter, not harder—it seems appropriate to talk about techniques for bringing balance back into our lives.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Screening for high-risk patients
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: How can case managers identify high-risk patients in a population health model? 

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Upcoming CMS Events
Wednesday 1/17- Home Health, Hospice & Durable Medical Equipment Open Door Forum
Wednesday 1/17- AHA Town Hall Webcast
Tuesday 1/23 - ESRD QIP: Final Rule for CY 2018 Call
Tuesday 1/23 - Special Open Door Forum: New Medicare Card Project
 

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