CMS is accepting comments until November 29 on a proposal to collect acquisition cost data from hospitals participating in the 340B drug discount program.
Q: Our new EHR system was built using logic for therapy charging based on both the AMA and CMS eight-minute rules. Charges will generate differently based on the payer. How do others implement the eight-minute rules? How do you think using two charging methodologies in this world of price transparency will look?
A federal judge rejected CMS’ motion to reconsider or issue a stay on her September order to vacate cuts to reimbursement to grandfathered off-campus provider-based departments.
Q: We are in the middle of changing the hospital methodology for charging cardiac cath procedures within Epic CUPID. What is your hospital’s workflow for charging cardiac cath procedures?
Take an in-depth look at the 2020 IPPS final rule to ensure your organization is ready for a major revision to the hospital wage index calculation and more.
