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News
This week in Medicare updates—7/15/2020
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week’s Medicare updates include the 2021 End Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System proposed rule, updates on assorted demonstration models that were paused during the COVID-19 public health emergency, reprocessing instructions for certain IPPS claims, and more! 
CMS: Expect return of RAC, TPE, and other audits in August
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS is planning to restart most Medicare fee-for-service medical reviews by August 3 regardless of the status of the public health emergency.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Closing the loop on payer audit strategies
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
As commercial payer audits have increased, organizations have struggled to develop practical processes and consistent responses. Apply lessons learned from government audits to create processes that are unified and efficient.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Reducing health disparities
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: As case managers, we often deal with patient populations that are afflicted by health disparities. What are some of the best strategies for reducing these disparities?

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Upcoming CMS Events
Thursday, 7/16 - National Nursing Home Training Series: Reopening Considerations
Wednesday, 7/22 - Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation in the Home for Chronic Respiratory Failure Consequent to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
 

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