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Thursday, May 18, 2017

News

Items of interest for outpatient departments in the 2018 IPPS proposed rule

Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor

Traditionally, the OPPS rulemaking cycle has been the main vehicle for changes to outpatient coding and billing regulations and policy that hospitals need to pay attention to. But increasingly, CMS has been introducing or discussing changes relevant to outpatient hospitals beyond the scope of the OPPS rules.

Note from the instructor: Provider-based department FAQs

Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor

This week's note from the instructor discusses some frequently asked questions and resources related to provider-based departments, including off-campus departments.

Essential benefits could be replaced by an evidence-based care framework

Source: HealthLeaders Media

The AHCA would eliminate essential benefits in favor of letting each state decide, but why reinvent the wheel? Oregon has already developed a system that works.

Daily Q&A

Q&A: BAA risk managment and security plan

Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor

Q: Is a covered entity required to see a copy of a business associate’s risk management and security plan? Do we need to have a copy of this in our files?

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