The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced in late June that it reached an early case resolution with the state of Tennessee regarding the state’s crisis standards of care protocol.
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OCR resolves complaint with Tennessee following revision to crisis standards of care
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced in late June that it reached an early case resolution with the state of Tennessee regarding the state’s crisis standards of care protocol.
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The novel coronavirus exposes healthcare facilities to several infection risks, including spread of the virus from asymptomatic people.
 

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Hospitals get some clarity from CMS on billing telemedicine services, but more required
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS recently issued a major update to frequently asked questions (FAQ) on COVID-19 fee-for-service billing issues. The bulk of the new FAQs concerns hospitals and the ability to invoke various waivers in order to deliver services to patients in their homes using telecommunications technologies.
 

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Q&A: Queries for flash pulmonary edema
Source: ACDIS
Q: Under what circumstances is it appropriate to code flash (acute) pulmonary edema and acute-on-chronic heart failure (diastolic or systolic or other)? 

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