This week’s Medicare updates include several new additions to the OIG Work Plan, the April 2019 Outpatient Prospective Payment System update, corrections to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule, and more!
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This week in Medicare updates—3/20/19
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This week’s Medicare updates include several additions to the OIG Work Plan, the April 2019 Outpatient Prospective Payment System update, corrections to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule, and more!
Study: Medicaid work requirements could decrease hospital revenue
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
A recent study found that hospitals may see lower revenue and higher uncompensated care costs in states that implement Medicaid work requirements. State-specific Medicaid program designs may help to mitigate the potential impact, depending on how many beneficiaries lose coverage.
 

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How to shore up outpatient revenue integrity
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As outpatient services grow, organizations need to strengthen coding and documentation. Learn how to evaluate and audit processes to ensure success.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Customary elements of a mental status examination
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Q: What should be included in a mental status examination and is there an industry standard?

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