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CMS waiving utilization review, discharge planning requirements during COVID-19 pandemic
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
In a 26-page document published on April 9, CMS outlined dozens of blanket waivers that are retroactively effective March 1. The entire utilization review (UR) condition of participation will be waived, according to CMS.
As COVID-19 costs rise, jittery shared savings ACOs could flee the model
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Almost 80% of Medicare risk-bearing ACOs said they were "very concerned" about their financial performance this year.
 

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Navigating the expansion of telehealth and virtual services during the COVID-19 outbreak
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Under both the 1135 waiver and the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, CMS is increasing access to Medicare’s telehealth services to allow beneficiaries to receive professional healthcare services without having to travel to a healthcare facility.
 

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Q&A: Documenting ARDS when not present on admission
Source: ACDIS
Q: Recently, we’ve seen a few situations in which respiratory failure was present on admission (POA), but then later in the stay, the patient’s condition progresses to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). In circumstances when it was determined to be ARDS upon further study, should it be coded with a POA of yes?
 

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