CMS axes two-midnight rule payment cut
Hospitals need to be careful of an audit flag if a patient stays longer than the stated anticipated number of midnights, especially if there is no evidence of a post-hospital discharge plan.
Hospitals need to be careful of an audit flag if a patient stays longer than the stated anticipated number of midnights, especially if there is no evidence of a post-hospital discharge plan.
If you're not familiar with the Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation (IMPACT) Act yet, it’s time to get up to speed.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
With proper preparations, hospitals can ensure the transition to MU3 is as streamlined as possible.
The required completion of an individualized care plan for patients transitioning into a long-term care facility is a core element added to LTC CoP changes.
Much of the work that physician advisers do overlaps the case management department, which is why the two need to work together as a team.
Last fall, a study by Healthcentric Advisors found that monitoring hospital staff adherence to standardized communications with a patient’s primary care provider and providing feedback to staff had a positive impact on care transitions and readmissions. Although the study focused on the care transition process with primary care providers, the findings also hold true for […]
Even with a 2018 deadline, increasing transitions of care requirements seems very optimistic.