This week’s Medicare updates include the FY 2021 IPPS final rule, two new FAQs regarding OIG administrative enforcement during the COVID-19 pandemic, an update to model admission questions for Medicare as a secondary payer, and more!
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This week in Medicare updates—9/9/2020
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This week’s Medicare updates include the fiscal year 2021 Inpatient Prospective Payment System final rule, two new FAQs regarding administrative enforcement during the COVID-19 pandemic, an update to model admission questions for Medicare as a secondary payer, and more.
AHA asks appeals court to reconsider decision in off-campus PBD payment cut case
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The American Hospital Association (AHA) asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to rehear a July 17 decision in favor of CMS’ site-neutral payment policy, the AHA announced September 1.
 

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Uphold documentation and coding standards to manage denial and audit activity during COVID-19
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Strong documentation and coding support accurate data and help organizations defend against payer audits. Learn how to manage the return of CMS audits and keep documentation and coding in top shape.
 

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Q&A: Alternatives to telemedicine
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Q: While telemedicine is becoming ubiquitous, we must face the reality that not every patient is capable of effectively accessing or utilizing these tools. What are your suggestions for helping these patients?

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