If you need evidence to support the contention that physicians shouldn’t copy and paste information about their patients’ conditions from the previous days’ description, look no further than the October 8,...Read More »
The federal court houses are closed. So are national landmarks, the United States scientific excursions to Antarctica, and there’s even talk about it hurting craft beer makers. Yes, even some CMS offices will close.
The time a patient spends in observation status—that is being observed by a physician pending a decision to admit or discharge the patient—doesn’t count toward the minimum qualifying time required to transfer the patient to a skilled nursing facility (SNF),...Read More »
At least a few members of Congress heard the complaints of constituents regarding the “2-Midnight” rule included in the 2014 IPPS Final Rule, and more than 100 House Representatives signed a letter to CMS urging the agency to delay the rule by at least six...Read More »
In two recent findings from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), improper documentation may have led to inaccurate claims submission and associated payments....Read More »
