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This week in Medicare updates–9/20/17
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week’s Medicare updates include information on submitting claims to Medicare for beneficiaries in Florida affected by Hurricane Irma; annual HCPCS updates for SNFs; FY 2018 IPPS and LTCH PPS updates; and more!
The value of predictive analytics in healthcare
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
A majority (57%) of healthcare payers and providers believe predictive analytics will save their organizations 15% or more over the next five years, according to a 2017 Predictive Analytics in Healthcare Trend Forecast by the Society of Actuaries. Despite the potential for savings, there are several roadblocks in the way.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Chargemaster management and maintenance strategies
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Managing and maintaining the chargemaster requires sound, tested strategies and tactics.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Screening patients
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: When should my case managers be screening the patients?

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Upcoming CMS Events
Wednesday 9/20 - Reporting Hospice Quality Data: Tips For Compliance Call
Monday 9/25 - Advisory Panel on Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Tests Meeting
Tuesday 9/26 - PQRS: Feedback Reports and Informal Review Process for PY 2016 Results Call
Thursday 9/28 -  Physician Compare Call
 

Product Spotlight

Overcome 2017 OPPS Modifier Reporting Challenges

CMS issued a host of modifier changes for 2017—from adding and deleting modifiers to making previously optional modifiers mandatory. During this program, expert speakers will review the proper application of modifiers -PO, -PN, and -JW, along with the deletion of modifier -L1. They will also discuss changes to CPT moderate sedation reporting.
 

    

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Burden of Inpatient Safety and Adverse Outcomes

This study presents the incremental consequences of selected inpatient medical injuries identified by the AHRQ PSIs and quantifies the estimated national impact.
 
 

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