This week’s Medicare updates include the FY 2025 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility PPS proposed rule and the FY 2025 Skilled Nursing Facility PPS proposed rule
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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

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Important modifier details to smooth reimbursement

Source: Briefings on APCs

Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, and Mary A. Johnson, MBA-HM-HI, CPC, review the purpose of modifiers and analyze their integral part in reporting encounters, receiving reimbursement, and promoting continuity of care. 

Explore AHA’s Coding Clinic, First Quarter 2024, update

Source: HIM Briefings

The 2024 first quarterly release of Coding Clinic focused on the changes and new codes effective April 1, 2024. Review the recent changes.

How artificial intelligence could help improve discharge instructions

Source: Case Management Monthly

Studies have shown that generative artificial intelligence programs can write clinical notes and even pass medical licensing exams. Could they also produce more patient-friendly materials, such as discharge summaries? 

Cybersecurity in healthcare: Lessons from the Green Ridge settlement

Source: Briefings on HIPAA

In a significant development underscoring the growing threat of cyberattacks in the healthcare sector, the Office for Civil Rights recently announced a settlement concerning a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information of over 14,000 individuals. 

CMS Events

Thursday, April 18: Advisory Panel on Outreach and Education (APOE) In-Person Meeting

Tuesday, May 21: MEDCAC Meeting on Devices for Self-Management of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Participate in NAHRI's 2024 State of the Industry survey

 

NAHRI's State of the Revenue Integrity Industry survey, which is open until April 8, collects information on current revenue integrity priorities, best practices, structures, and goals.

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This Week in Medicare

This week’s Medicare updates include the FY 2025 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility PPS proposed rule, the FY 2025 Skilled Nursing Facility PPS proposed rule, and more! 

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