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Information Blocking Rules: The Basics

Jun 1, 2021/Column

New federal regulations that impact the exchange of health information took effect in April, and, while they will benefit both you and your patients, they also create complexities.

Viewpoints

Jun 1, 2020/Magazine

View online comments from members and letters to the editor.

Advocating for Coverage: Template Letters

Jan 14, 2022/Open Access

Access a variety of template letters you and your patients can use when your patient is denied coverage, the services approved are inadequate, or care is delayed, and a utilization management company is involved.

Well To Be!

Jun 1, 2020/Column

A parting request as this column comes to a close.

Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model

Aug 2, 2018/Article

CJR is a payment model being tested for episodes of care related to total knee and total hip replacements (MS-DRG 469 and 470) under Medicare. One track of the CJR model qualifies as an Advanced APM under QPP.

The Potential for Delivering Skilled Maintenance under Non Federal Payer Policies

Jun 19, 2019/Article

Some commercial payers have adopted language and or revised policies to remove the improvement standard or to cover skilled maintenance therapy.

Patient Driven Payment Model

The PDPM is a shift away from volume-driven SNF payment to a model that focuses on the unique characteristics, needs, and goals of each patient.

Coding and Billing Updates: The Move to Value-based Payment

May 30, 2020/Article

Recorded webinar from live Q & A (December 4, 2018)