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CMS rescinds partial hospitalization program transmittal
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS rescinded Transmittal SE1607 August 18, which was related to its enforcement of the 20 hours per week billing requirement for its partial hospitalization program. 
Success strategies for managing risk-based contracts
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Only 23% of net patient revenue comes from fee-for service payments. In three years, that is expected to more than double to 48%. Managing financial risk is a must for healthcare organizations.
 

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Note from the instructor: Non-enforcement does not mean non-compliance
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
On August 14, CMS published the FY2018 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule; with it came discussion and a notice in regards to the 96-hour certification requirement for critical access hospitals.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Disposing of paper documents
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: If paper documents that contain PHI are shredded, is it acceptable for an organization to dispose of them in a dumpster? If not, should we hire a business associate to dispose of papers that contain protected health information?

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Risk Adjustment and its Impacts to CDI and Coding Operations

During this session, experts will review the different aspects of risk adjustment, focusing on how CDI and coding programs can help with the transition to value-based payment.
 
 

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