I’m asked from time to time what excites me most about the ACDIS conference. Perhaps at one time it might have been the allure of the big cities we’ve gone to—Las Vegas, San Diego, San Antonio, Nashville, or this year, Atlanta—...Read More »
Anyone who has participated in the ACDIS Conference knows that there’s a lot going on—and trust us, it’s a lot of work. But what you might not know is that the entire agenda of speakers and sessions isn’t selected by the ACDIS administration alone—we recruit a team of 12 volunteers to serve on...Read More »
CMS issued the fiscal year (FY) 2017 IPPS proposed rule yesterday with updates to several quality initiatives. Payment rates will increase by 0.9% in FY 2017, after inflation and other adjustments for hospitals participating in the Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program and meaningful EHR use...Read More »
Medicare covers observation care as an outpatient service under Part B payments. (Medicare reimburses different healthcare providers under different systems or parts—Part A for hospital payments, Part B for medical/doctor’s services,...Read More »
Are you looking for a quick and easy way to engage your providers? Homemade baked goods and gifts recognizing consistent high quality documentation are a viable option. But, while treats are great for some, the best strategy for motivating providers can, in many cases, be their own track records...Read More »
