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Collaborative program helps reduce overuse of emergency services
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
A collaborative health program between medical and community service groups in Pierce County, Washington, has led to a 44% reduction in 911 calls, a 47% reduction in ambulance transports, and a 36% reduction in emergency department visits within the first two years of the program.
5 telehealth insights from CMS' Seema Verma
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Telehealth is changing the face of healthcare, and Medicare must adapt, said the CMS administrator.
 

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CMS to bring site-neutral payment cuts for 340B drugs, clinic visits in certain settings
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
In the 2019 OPPS final rule, released November 2, CMS implemented several site-neutral payment policies, though the agency did delay or shelve other proposals due to stakeholder feedback.
 

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Q&A: Coding and querying metabolic encephalopathy
Source: ACDIS

Q: I would like to add encephalopathy due to UTI to our quick coding tips. Coding Clinic instructs coding professionals to code G93.49 (other encephalopathy) which is now a CC. The CDI specialists want to query for metabolic encephalopathy, which they say this scenario fits.

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