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AHIMA and AHCA Partner To Train Skilled Nursing Facilities In Coding Ahead of Upcoming Reimbursement Overhaul

Electronic Health Reporter

1, 2019, the Centers for Medicare […]. The article AHIMA and AHCA Partner To Train Skilled Nursing Facilities In Coding Ahead of Upcoming Reimbursement Overhaul appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Beginning Oct.

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OIG asks CMS to help improve reporting of abuse, neglect in nursing homes

FierceHealthIT

HHS recently released two documents that address the lack of reporting when it comes to incidents of abuse and neglect of Medicare beneficiaries in skilled nursing facilities (SNF).

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Eligibility Criteria for Patients and Providers in RPM Medicare

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Medicare, recognizing the benefits of Remote Monitoring, has established specific eligibility criteria for both patients and providers. This comprehensive guide will delve into the RPM Medicare eligibility criteria, ensuring healthcare providers can maximize their service offerings and patients can benefit from continuous health monitoring.

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Rush Memorial's virtual ICU reduces transfers, boosts patient experience

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Physicians and nurses were only able to provide ICU care on a part-time basis. Access TeleCare's providers also work closely with Rush Memorial nursing staff on education and training on how to operate the ICU and always are there to answer questions and provide guidance. The hospital uses Cerner for its electronic health record.

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Avoiding Red Flags: Finding the Right Productivity Balance

Healthcare IT Today

The number of Medicare TPEs and commercial payer take-back audits alone is skyrocketing. They also look to flag “items and services that have high national error rates and are a financial risk to Medicare.” Meanwhile, Medicare also has a Fee for Service Recovery Audit Program. Tricare and Medicare).

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DOJ charges dozens in $1.1B telehealth fraud crackdown

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"We have seen all too often criminals who engage in health care fraud – stealing from taxpayers while jeopardizing the health of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries," said Deputy Inspector General for Investigations Gary L. More than $1.1 billion of that loss involved allegedly fraudulent claims related to telemedicine.

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Weekly Roundup – October 26, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

At MEDITECH Live, John chatted with Mike Elder and Kelsey Reed at the southwest Georgia health system, which recently opened a Living and Learning Center to really recruit and train the next generation of nurses. Read more… It’s Time to Combat “Instafraud” in Medicare Advantage.

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