July 30, 2020
Denied Claims due to Billing Codes
A new issue is affecting some inpatient hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) claims when an interrupted stay is billed at the end of the month. The system incorrectly assigns […]
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July 24, 2020
2020 Hospital 340B Recertification Reminder
The Health Resources and Services Administration has set the annual recertification of eligibility for 340B drug discounts for hospitals to begin August 17, 2020 and end September 14, 2020. Mandatory […]
Read MoreJuly 23, 2020
On Demand Webinar: The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit: Moving Toward Benchmark
Since the initiation of Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) in 2011, many health systems have attempted to increase the volume of these preventative visits for their Medicare and Medicare Advantage patients. […]
Read MoreJuly 16, 2020
Drug companies take action in light of changes to the 340B Drug Program
Merck & Co. is communicating directly with covered entities asking for contract pharmacy claim data to be submitted to Merck via a secure web portal. Merck states the data will […]
Read MoreJuly 8, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program Extension Bill Signed into Law & Other PPP Updates
This article was originally published on April 22nd and was most recently updated on July 8th. It is being updated as new information becomes available. On July 4th, President Trump […]
Read MoreJuly 7, 2020
CMS Attempting to Clarify Regulations Around Medicare Bad Debt
Have you recently received Medicare bad debt audit adjustments that you felt were unfair? If so, you are not alone. MACs (Medicare Administrative Contractors) have been tightening their auditing standards and practices surrounding […]
Read MoreJune 30, 2020
Single Audit Reporting Package Deadline Rescission and Other Updates from OMB
On June 18, 2020, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued Memorandum M-20-26, Extension of Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the […]
Read MoreJune 29, 2020
Should you include foreign affiliate employees in your employee count for the PPP?
Congress enacted the CARES Act to provide immediate assistance to individuals, families, and organizations affected by the COVID-19 emergency. Among the provisions contained in the CARES Act are provisions authorizing […]
Read MoreJune 25, 2020
CMS has ended the waiver of Staffing Data
Effective Immediately: the CMS has made updates to the Nursing Home Compare Website and Five Star Quality Rating System. Under the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket waiver, CMS waived the requirements […]
Read MoreJune 17, 2020
Do I have a Hobby or a Legitimate Business?
For most individuals, a hobby is a great way to spend free time, and if you are fortunate, you might even make some money while enjoying your hobby. Determining whether your […]
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