Medicare made $54.4 million in improper payments to acute care hospitals for post-acute transfers that did not comply with Medicare’s policies,...Read More »
Q: I'm told, although I'm not convinced, that our payment for Keytruda is denied by Anthem when we use Z51.11 (encounter for antineoplastic...Read More »
The purpose of this policy is to define routine daily hospital services, covered medical and surgical services and supplies, which are sometimes referred to as room and board. This policy is not intended to impact medical practice or care decisions.
The Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) has so many nuances that can impact reimbursement that it is near impossible for SNFs to consider and...Read More »
CMS is moving forward with multiple policies—effectively based on reducing reimbursement to hospitals—that have been deemed unlawful in court,...Read More »
CMS is accepting comments until November 29 on a proposal to collect acquisition cost data from hospitals participating in the 340B drug discount...Read More »
A federal judge rejected CMS’ motion to reconsider or issue a stay on her September order to vacate cuts to reimbursement to grandfathered off-...Read More »
Q: We are in the middle of changing the hospital methodology for charging cardiac cath procedures within Epic CUPID. What is your hospital’s...Read More »
