After receiving negative feedback from industry stakeholders on its new reimbursement approach for certain inpatient Medicare Advantage (MA) claims, Aetna recently extended the policy’s implementation date.
Listening to a NAHRI Quarterly Call (free for NAHRI members) qualifies for one CHRI CEU credit upon the completion of the accompanying survey. If you’re a NAHRI member and are interested in presenting on an upcoming NAHRI members-only call, please contact NAHRI at...
Part B reimbursement is set for significant changes starting January 1, 2026, according to the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule, released October 31. The final rule includes numerous major changes to how CMS will calculate reimbursement, updates to telehealth services, and much more.
Medicare could have saved over $300 million if bundled payments for opioid use disorder (OUD) treatments more accurately reflected the services provided, according to a recent Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit report.
On October 1, Medicare telehealth policy reverted to its pre-COVID-19 PHE state. Several members of the NAHRI Advisory Board shared how their organizations are currently managing Medicare telehealth claims.
This special edition of MLN Connects was released via email on October 1, 2025, and informs provider organizations and stakeholders of Medicare operations and telehealth, claims processing, and Medicare Administrative Contractors status during the government shutdown.
CMS issues an annual Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule to list and detail proposed changes to Medicare outpatient coding and billing. This program will help listeners understand the potential changes and prepare to implement them. During this 60-minute webinar, expert...
CMS issues an annual Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule to list and detail potential policy changes that could impact physician reimbursement. This program will help listeners understand the proposed changes and prepare to implement them if they become permanent. During this 60...
