CMS recently announced the Medicare FFS improper payment rate is at its lowest since 2010.
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Majority of hospital leaders are considering outsourcing, survey finds
Source: ACDIS
According to a Black Book survey, 90% of hospital leaders are considering outsourcing both clinical and non-clinical functions to achieve cost efficiencies and succeed in value-based care models.
Medicare FFS improper payment rate is lowest since 2010
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS recently announced that the Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) improper payment rate is at its lowest level since FY 2010. The FY 2019 improper payment rate is 7.25%, according to HHS' annual Agency Financial Report.
 

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This month's HIPAA Q&A
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Our HIPAA expert answers questions about patient diagnosis codes, same-sex partners, privacy screens, and more!
 

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Q&A: Criteria for case-by-case admission
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: What is Medicare's criteria for case-by-case approval of an inpatient stay when the patient is not expected to meet the 2-midnight benchmark?

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2020 CPT Update: Coding for New Technology and Procedures

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Leveraging Disruptive Technologies in the Supply Chain

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