MassHealth has issued a new All Provider Bulletin explaining the 2019 expansion of telehealth services. Per All Provider Bulletin 281: “Effective January 1, 2019, Community Health Centers, Community Mental Health …
The IRS is recalling roughly 46,000 employees to handle tax returns and pay refunds. These employees will not be paid during the shutdown. Previously furloughed staff will be joining the …
Version 3.00 of the HQRP QM User’s Manual is now available to download. The measure specifications for Hospice Visits when Death is Imminent Measure 1 and Measure 2 are included …
The CBRE Group has released a new report showing the number of outpatient facilities increased from 26,900 in 2005 to 40,400 in 2016. This represents an increase of 51%! As …
As the impact of the government shutdown grows larger, you may have hoped that the IRS would close too. Unfortunately, we have no such luck! The IRS will begin accepting …
Beginning today, patients will be able to access prices that hospitals charge for their services. This change is part of Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar’s broader value-based …
CMS has announced an initiative to improve nursing home oversight and transparency. The goal of this new action is to ensure adequate staffing to meet residents’ needs. Facilities with higher …
The Physician Compare 30 day preview period has been open since the end of November. Have you checked out your performance information yet? Don’t get caught by surprise – the …
Are you helping your patients avoid the flu by getting immunized? All health professionals should encourage their patients to get a flu shot, even after the new year. It’s better …
CR 10782 creates a new value code, and an associated FIPS State and County Code. The new value code 85 is defined as “County Where Service is Rendered.” All RAPs …
