NAHRI members learned about the latest association news, tips for managing the unwinding of COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) waivers, and more on the April 25 NAHRI Quarterly Call.Read More »
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) announced it will audit CMS’ use of remote patient monitoring services. The review will focus on the nature of these services, as well as the characteristics of Medicare enrollees who use them.Read More »
Q: For patients in the emergency department who present with a pulmonary concern, would a pulse oximetry reading performed after the initial intake reading be considered separately billable?Read More »
Use these charts to identify extensions and end dates for COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) waivers and flexibilities and effected services in hospitals, CAHs, RHCs, FQHCs, and physician services.Read More »
CMS' fiscal year IPPS proposed rule includes proposals to increase hospital payments, ICD-10-CM/PCS code updates, and adjustments to new technology add-on payments. The proposed rule also covers potential updates to quality reporting and other programs.Read More »
Medicare could have saved over $200 million in payments for definitive drug testing services between 2016 and 2020 if proper program safeguards had been in place, according to a recent audit report by the Office of Inspector General (OIG).Read More »