The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services began releasing Comparative Billing Reports in August 2021 to some providers who have utilized telehealth during the COVID-19 public health emergency. READ MORE
Earlier this month, the American Society of Anesthesiologists released their annual Commercial Payer Survey results for 2021. Below you’ll find our brief analysis to help you evaluate and negotiate your own managed care contracts for 2022. READ MORE
The Health Resources and Services Administration recently made several announcements about past and future COVID-19 relief payments for healthcare providers, including two new allocations that providers can apply for beginning September 29, 2021. READ MORE
Both payers and providers are seeking some relief on the quick turn-around of the No Surprises Act, which is supposed to become effective January 1, 2022. And with the recent announcement of delays to certain portions of the Interim Final Rules implementing the surprise billing provisions of the act, it seems like the Biden administration is listening. READ MORE
MIPS eligible providers who qualify for the facility-based special status will not be able to rely on that reporting option for the 2021 performance year. READ MORE
The Program Integrity unit of Indiana’s Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning has implemented a new program to reduce costs related to improper payments. The Targeted Probe Education, or TPE, program, designed by CMS, began August 20, 2021. READ MORE
