Participation in the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) is mandatory for acute care hospitals located in select core-based statistical areas (CBSA), but other hospitals could volunteer to test the...Read More »
In the latest update to its Vaccine Administration National Fee Schedule, CMS established three Level II Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes for billing a biosimilar used to treat COVID-19.Read More »
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently conducted an audit to identify potential vulnerabilities in the Medicare program that could be contributing to improper payments for virtual check-in and e-visit services. Read More »
CMS is weighing an expansion of the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) model as well as cuts to disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments, according to the fiscal year (FY) 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule. Read More »
