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AHA opposes inpatient-only list elimination, applauds star rating revamp in comments to CMS
Source: ACDIS
The American Hospital Association (AHA) has submitted a lengthy comment letter to CMS on behalf of its members in response to the OPPS proposed rule released in August.
CMS will delay start of Radiation Oncology Model
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS recently announced that it intends to delay the launch of the new Radiation Oncology Model to July 1, 2021, instead of January 1, 2021. The decision comes after stakeholders commented that a January start date would place an unfair burden on providers.
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Recent cyberattacks highlight importance of downtime procedures
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The rate at which cybercriminals target healthcare organizations continues to rise, and the consequences of the attacks are becoming more severe. Two recent high-profile attacks illustrate the urgent need for healthcare organizations to defend against cyberattacks.
 

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Q&A: Interpreting case-mix index
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: How does case-mix index (CMI) impact hospital finances? What should revenue integrity staff look for when conducting CMI analyses?

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