Trouble viewing? See it online! Friday, March 10, 2017

News
Enhancing coding accuracy through audits
Source: Justcoding
Laura Legg, RHIT, CCS, CDIP, explains how external coding audits are an important part of shining a light into all coding operations and turning risk into security and peace of mind. 
Training can help your organization navigate issues related to SNF three-day qualifying stays
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Organizations today are putting a lot of energy into getting ready to comply with the NOTICE Act and Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON) guidelines, which went into effect on March 8. But this new notification requirement is giving them a related headache to contend with as well: issues related to the three-day qualifying inpatient stay required for Medicare coverage of the SNF benefit. 
Loss of exchanges would complicate health insurers' strategies
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Reverting to a pre-ACA insurance market model may be more challenging to commercial payers than dealing with the competition of the exchanges.
OCR issues guidance on reporting suspicious cyber activity
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Covered entities and business associates should report any suspicious cyber activity, including malware, phishing, or other cybersecurity incidents, to the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team, the Office for Civil Rights said in guidance released February 23.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Working with families who request a SNF transfer
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
What do we do when families want their loved one admitted as a hospital inpatient so he or she can qualify for a transfer to a skilled nursing facility?

Need expert advice?
Email your questions for consideration in the Revenue Cycle Daily Advisor. Note: We do not guarantee that all questions will be answered.
 

Upcoming CMS Events
Wednesday 3/15 - SNF VBP: Understanding Your Facility's Confidential Feedback Report Call
Tuesday 3/21 - National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care and QAPI Call
Wednesday 3/22 - MEDCAC Meeting - Health Outcomes in Heart Failure Treatment Technology Studies
Thursday 3/23 - DMEPOS Adjusted Fee Methodology for Non-Bid Areas: Stakeholder Input on Section 16008 of the 21st Century Cures Act Call
 

Product Spotlight

Medicare Boot Camp®—Hospital Version

Medicare Boot Camp—Hospital Version prepares you to manage your revenue cycle and government audits by focusing on real guidance from CMS, rather than unsupported opinions or rhetoric. You’ll leave ready to make improvements that will strengthen reimbursement and compliance for your hospital or health system.
 

    

SIGN UP | FORWARD | SPONSOR
 
 

What's New

Hospital Open Door Forum

Members can access an on-demand copy of CMS’ latest Hospital Open Door Forum call.
 
 

Career Center

Post your open positions or find your next career move with the HCPro Career Center.