This week’s Medicare updates include three new additions to the OIG work plan, a transmittal regarding new CLIA waived tests, an update to the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual related to acute kidney injury, and more!
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This week in Medicare updates—7/25/2018
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week’s Medicare updates include three new additions to the OIG work plan, a transmittal regarding new CLIA waived tests, an update to the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual related to acute kidney injury, and more!   
MPFS proposed rule: New therapy modifiers to report reduced payment for PTAs, OTAs
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS would use the proposed modifiers to implement a 15% payment reduction starting in 2022 for services provided in whole or in part by physical therapy assistants (PTA) and occupational therapy assistants (OTA).
 

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Harnessing support: Earning approval for new products
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
New tools, products, and training can help optimize the HIM department, but gaining approval the expense can be a challenge. Apply these lessons to make your next budget request a success.
 

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Q&A: The role of case managers in patient assistance programs
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: What can case managers do to advocate for patients who are in need of financial assistance?

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Tuesday, 8/14 - ESRD Quality Incentive Program: CY 2019 ESRD PPS Proposed Rule Call
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Wednesday, 8/22 - MEDCAC - Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell Therapy and Patient Reported Outcomes
 

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2019 OPPS Proposed Rule: Respond to CMS’ Newest Proposed Policies

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CMS Sepsis Reporting Is Going Public, Are You Ready?

Learn about the CMS timetable for public reporting of sepsis performance measures and how to prepare your facility.
 
 

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