CMS recently added several FAQs to help providers, facilities, and impacted payers sort through the various provisions of the Interoperability and Patient Access final rule, including the new Digital Contact Information requirements, which we cover in this article. READ MORE
Earlier this month, a bipartisan group of Senators announced draft legislation that would address the issue of surprise bills for patients seen by out-of-network medical providers. READ MORE
A bill making its way through the U.S. House of Representatives would make it easier for rural hospitals to hire physician anesthesiologists. READ MORE
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently issued guidance on payer-issued virtual credit cards and EFT transaction fees. READ MORE
The US healthcare industry breathed a collective sigh of relief when the recent ransomware attack, WannaCry, appeared to bypass the United States. But the WannaCry malware isn’t the only persistent cybersecurity risk facing healthcare providers. How do healthcare organizations protect themselves from cyber attacks? READ MORE
Beginning August 1, 2016, penalties under the False Claims Act have almost doubled. READ MORE
It’s time once again for Indiana businesses and organizations to begin reporting and relinquishing unclaimed property to meet the November 1, 2016, deadline. READ MORE
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) agrees with the national effort to tackle opioid drug abuse, but they see just one problem. The current system may actually reward those who prescribe opioids more frequently, ACEP claims. READ MORE
Despite the fact that only 11 percent of physicians in 2015 Physicians Practice Fee Schedule Survey thought a shift in payment methodology would be good for their practice, alternative payment models are here. READ MORE
In mid-March, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health at HHS released a National Pain Strategy to transform how the nation understands and approaches pain management and prevention. READ MORE
