Susan Morse
OCR is continuing to support telehealth use by providing a transition period for providers to make changes to their operations, says director.
The research looked at economic instability rather than healthcare instability, says Brian Urban of FinThrive.
The proposed rule would recognize homelessness as an indicator of increased acute resources, which may result in higher hospital payment.
Telehealth as an accepted benefit ends with the PHE, though there have been some legislative attempts around this, says MGMA.
The Texas ruling was contradicted by Washington et al. v. FDA ruling, which ordered the FDA to keep mifepristone available.
The status quo of ICU clinical alarm fatigue is untenable for both clinicians and patients, says CalmWave CEO Ophir Ronen.
OakWell will be reimbursed for its services by contracting with insurance companies that offer Medicare Advantage plans.
While Texas decision eliminated constitutional grounds for coverage it doesn't mean insurers would stop the benefit, says legal expert.
In response to increased mental health needs, CMS wants flexibility for hospitals to open and bill Medicare for a new inpatient psychiatric units.
Overall IRF payments for 2024 are expected to increase by 3.7%, or $335 million, relative to payments in 2023.