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Q: Considering the 2019 IPPS final rule requirement that hospitals post a list of their standard charges online, is it your interpretation that...Read More »
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Q: How are you carving out other services from observation? Are you using a standard time or calculating based on the time off the nursing unit?...Read More »
Q: Our facility is evaluating the pros and cons of charge on dispense vs. charge on administration for medications. Are there any best practices...Read More »