CMS released the fiscal year (FY) 2020 IPPS final rule on August 2, increasing inpatient operating payment rates by 3.1%, significantly altering rural health payments, and expediting opportunities to pay for new technologies. Policy updates affect approximately 3,300 acute care hospitals and...Read More »
While there are many conferences that touch upon aspects of revenue integrity, RIS is the only one entirely dedicated to the topic. Plus, it is a great way to meet other professionals in the field of revenue integrity who are facing similar challenges and have similar interests.Read More »
Payer contract terms have far-reaching consequences, from the types of services covered and the documentation required to how appeals are negotiated. Learn how revenue integrity can collaborate with physician advisors to monitor and address problems with payer contracts.Read More »
The January 1, 2020, deadline for reporting Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for advanced diagnostic imaging is fast approaching—but organizations can’t wait until the new year to prepare.Read More »
CMS released the 2020 OPPS proposed rule July 29, proposing to refine previous policies related to price transparency and the 2-midnight rule, moving forward with year two of the site-neutral payment policy for clinic visits, while also asking for comments on how to potentially undo its policy...Read More »
In our free webinar Preparing for the CHRI Exam: Practical Tips from the Credential Committee, NAHRI Director Jaclyn Fitzgerald and select members of NAHRI's Credential Committee for an overview of the CHRI exam and test-taking tips. Read More »
Facilities need to know how to respond to documentation requests as part of any Medicare audit or review. Preparing a complete and proper reply makes all the difference in the outcome or results of those audits and reviews.Read More »
Past Revenue Integrity Symposium attendees and speakers agree: It’s a can’t-miss event for revenue integrity education and networking. The best part? You can take advantage of several ways to save on the cost of attendance, scoring premier education without breaking the budget.Read More »
