IPPS

A clinic in Stafford, Arizona, is expanding its services and focus on case management in an effort to improve relationships among primary care providers and patients.

The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced plans to establish new telemental health resource centers.

Is the MOON notice required for patients in outpatient and a bed status, such as extended recovery?

Can we give the Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice form up front at the start of placement in observation and not wait until the 24-hour mark?

Can we give the MOON form up front at the start of placement in observation and not wait until the 24-hour mark?

Can we give the MOON form up front at the start of placement in observation and not wait until the 24-hour mark?

CMS is expected next week to discuss potential changes to 2-midnight rule audits by Quality Improvement Organizations after quietly suspending the reviews in early May. 

A county public health director in New York state recently presented a plan for an opioid task force that would employ a case manager dedicated solely to locating inpatient rehabilitation beds and follow-up counseling for addicts.

On April 18, CMS issued the much anticipated proposed rule for FY 2017, which included something for everyone, including coding fixes and updates, changes to payment provisions, quality updates, and utilization review changes.

This week’s updates include quarterly announcement of interest rate change; long term care and IPPS reclassification interim final rule; and more!