Lately, it seems as if every CMS update includes the initiative to “reduce the regulatory burden.” Outside of CMS, the American Hospital Association (AHA) and other provider led groups also...Read More »
eClinicalWorks, a leading EHR vendor, has been sued for nearly $1 billion over allegations that its software’s patient data are not accurate and reliable.Read More »
Upon reviewing 2,145 inpatient claims at 25 providers, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that all but one claim incorrectly included the diagnosis code for kwashiorkor. This resulted in overpayments in excess of $6 million, according to...Read More »
Mandatory bundled payment programs for surgical hip and femur fracture treatment along with the cardiac rehabilitation incentive payment model, were canceled by CMS last Thursday, AHA News Now...Read More »
I learned a lot from my father growing up. One of the main things he taught me was punctuality. His thought was you must arrive 15 minutes early to be considered on time. And, if you were going to be late, just don’t bother going at...Read More »
