Compliance

Less than a year after CMS finalized the three-year phaseout of the inpatient-only (IPO) list to be completed by 2024, the agency is looking to reverse course, according to the 2022 OPPS proposed rule, released Monday, July 19.

Balance billing for emergency services and certain other services will be subject to new limitations, according to an interim final rule with comment period released July 1 by HHS.

Reach the next level of revenue integrity

Brush up on the most recent changes to Medicare’s prior authorization requirements and their operational impact.

Consider how revenue integrity and utilization review teams can work together to meet shared goals.

Gain a fresh perspective on methods to efficiently address patient status changes.

Consider these case studies to understand how to apply condition codes 44 and W2.

Learn how to use regular internal audits and monitoring to boost compliance in revenue integrity areas.

Most hospitals are noncompliant with CMS’ Hospital Price Transparency final rule, according to a study published June 14 in JAMA. Out of a random sample of 100 hospitals, 83 were noncompliant with at least one significant requirement.

CMS boosted Medicare payment for COVID-19 vaccines administered in the patient’s home to $75 per dose, the agency announced June 9. Prior to June 9, Medicare paid $40 per dose for COVID-19 vaccines administered in the patient’s home.