April 2, 2020
Occupational Mix Survey Deadline Extended
CMS has granted an extension for hospitals nationwide to file their Occupational Mix Surveys (OMS). The original due date of July 1, 2020, has been extended to August 3, 2020. […]
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The CARES Act: Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program vs. Paycheck Protection Program (P3)
This article was originally published on March 30th and is being updated as new information becomes available. On Friday, March 27, the President signed and enacted into law the Federal […]
Read MoreMarch 31, 2020
Coronavirus Relief Bill: Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
This article was originally published on March 17th and is being updated as new information becomes available. Please note this article is intended to address some of the most common […]
Read MoreMarch 30, 2020
COVID-19 Update: General Considerations for Clients
This article was originally published on March 25th and is being updated as new information becomes available. We created this Q&A as a general, high-level guide for our clients on common […]
Read MoreMarch 27, 2020
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act
On Friday, March 27, the President signed and enacted into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The Act builds upon earlier versions of the CARES Act […]
Read MoreMarch 25, 2020
Outpatient Therapy Options During COVID-19
COVID-19 is creating a dip in outpatient therapy appointments … and revenues. However, due to recent regulatory waivers announced by CMS, hospitals have a unique opportunity to provide therapy services […]
Read MoreMarch 25, 2020
Medicare Cost Report Filing Extension
On March 24, 2020, multiple Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have announced CMS has extended the due date for cost report filings. The providers covered in this extension include Hospitals, Rural […]
Read MoreMarch 24, 2020
Expansion of Telehealth with 1135 Waiver
Under this new waiver, Medicare can pay for office, hospital, and other visits furnished via telehealth across the country, including in patients’ places of residence, starting March 6, 2020. A […]
Read MoreMarch 24, 2020
Delayed Implementation of Required 340B Modifiers: KY Department of Medicaid Services
We wanted to share an urgent update on the impending billing changes that were scheduled to take effect on 4/1/2020. In a communication we acquired today from Jessin Joseph, Pharmacy […]
Read MoreMarch 23, 2020
CMS Announces Relief from the Quality Reporting Program in Response to COVID-19
On March 22, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it is granting exceptions from reporting requirements and extensions for clinicians and providers participating in Medicare quality […]
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