CMS neglected to include a full package of information of the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced model when it launched the program.
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AHA to CMS: Delay new bundled payment model application deadline
Source: ACDIS

Last month, CMS announced its plan to launch a new voluntary bundled payment model—the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced (BPCI Advanced)—but neglected to include a full package of information about the program.
CMS offers provider compliance tips for CT scans
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS released a revised Medicare Learning Network fact sheet in February, outlining compliance tips for providers to prevent claim denials when submitting documentation for medically necessary computed tomography (CT) scans to Medicare Administrative Contractors.
 

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Lean security: Getting the most out of your security budget
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Healthcare organizations are facing challenging times. Shifting reimbursement models and the uncertainty surrounding federal programs may cause organizations to tighten their spending. Every department—from clinical to security—can feel the pinch as leadership prepares to weather the bumpy road ahead.
 

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Q&A: RHC location requirements
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: What requirements must a facility meet to be considered a rural health clinic?

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Tuesday 3/6- Rural Health Open Door Forum
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Wednesday 3/7- ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting
Wednesday 3/7- Ambulance Open Door Forum
 

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Medicare Audits Virtual Workshop: Defend Against Coding Risks

Audits are inevitable as healthcare organizations face scrutiny from a growing number of agencies due to ever-increasing regulations. During this three-hour virtual workshop, expert speaker Yvette M. DeVay, MHA, CPC, CPMA, CIC, CPC-I, will break down the types of auditing bodies and explain how to determine the areas of a practice most vulnerable to an audit.
 

    

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