The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration released updates to the Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records regulations.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration released updates to the Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records regulations.
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"If hospitals have not been able to get their systems and processes in place to accurately report 340B modifiers -JG and -TB, CMS suggests hospitals hold claims until those systems and processes are up and running. If hospitals cannot withstand the cash flow impact that would result from holding claims, work with the MAC regarding concerns with significant numbers of adjustment claims."
Designating a hospital property to house individuals with alcohol-use disorders, who might otherwise be homeless, can help better manage the health issues of these complex patients and reduce spending on medical and public services.
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