Last week, the AHA submitted four, non-deadline related remedies to reduce the backlog of Medicare billing appeals awaiting adjudication at the ALJ level in response to a federal judge’s request earlier this year.
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News: National guidelines, quality measures clearinghouse shutting down
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Last week, the AHA submitted four, non-deadline related remedies to reduce the backlog of Medicare billing appeals awaiting adjudication at the ALJ level in response to a federal judge’s request earlier this year.

Coder files lawsuit against Mosaic Life Care for her unlawful termination after disclosing billing fraud
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
A Missouri medical center is facing a lawsuit by a former employee who alleges that she was wrongfully terminated for raising concerns about fraudulent billing practices, according to the St. Louis Record.
 

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42 CFR Part 2 vs. HIPAA: Getting a grip on compliance with the two laws
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
A legislative effort is underway to align some of the provisions of 42 CFR Part 2—the privacy regulation that governs the use and disclosure of substance use disorder information maintained by programs known as “Part 2” programs—with HIPAA.
 

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Q&A: Sharing denials data with the medical staff
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Q: What is a good strategy for sharing denials data with the medical staff to ensure they understand weaknesses?

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