This week’s Medicare updates include the release of the 2019 Home Health Prospective Payment System proposed rule, two new MACRA resources, additional instructions related to the new Medicare cards, and more!
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
 

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This week in Medicare updates—7/11/2018
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This week’s Medicare updates include the release of the 2019 Home Health Prospective Payment System proposed rule, two new MACRA resources, additional instructions related to the new Medicare cards, and more!
CMS testing Medicare Advantage as an Advanced APM
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS could grant providers in certain Medicare Advantage plans another pathway to participate in an Advanced APM and be exempt from MIPS requirements.
 

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Credentials, advanced degrees associated with higher salary
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HIM directors and managers looking for a salary increase should consider investing in advanced education.
 

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Q&A: Recognize weak case management models
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Q: What is the weakest/worst-case scenario for the structure of a case management department?

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Upcoming CMS Events

Wednesday, 7/11 - Home Health, Hospice & DME/Quality Open Door Forum
Wednesday, 7/25 - MEDCAC - Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Monday, 8/20 - Advisory Panel on Hospital Outpatient Payment Meeting, Day 1
Tuesday, 8/21 - Advisory Panel on Hospital Outpatient Payment Meeting, Day 2
 

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