Analysis: What factors will come into play as stakeholders respond to a recent decision on Medicaid work rules
Key things to look for from all stakeholders even though the latest work requirement ruling only applies to the Kentucky and Arkansas cases.
Ask the Experts: HIPAA compliance
What are the HIPAA implications of accessing existing subscriber information in our records for patients who don’t have their insurance information?
$25 million in penalties demonstrates OCR focus on data security
OCR announced 10 important enforcement actions in 2018.
Trump Administration’s ACA Replacement Bill Pushed to Post-Election
The Trump Administration has shifted its stance on the Texas court case challenging the Affordable Care Act (ACA) now before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Medicaid Work Requirements Impact Hospital Finances: Report
As many as 17 states could eventually have Medicaid work requirements, which may cut into the finances of hospitals in those states, according to a new analysis.
Deceased Medicare Beneficiary Admissions: Accounting for the Causes and Impacts
Hospitals and health systems should be prepared to see a greater financial impact from Medicare hospital admissions that end with beneficiaries being deceased than from such admissions that end with the patients leaving the hospital in an improved condition.
340B Ruling: Good News for Some, Maybe
340B-eligible facilities are unsure of the fate of the 340B discount drug program as they await a U.S. District Court ruling on remedies that could further alter payments.
OIG’s Video Highlights a Busy Year
A recent OIG video highlighting various reports offers helpful reminders for finance personnel, compliance officers, legal counsel, and others who assist in ensuring that their healthcare organizations abide by all legal requirements.
Implementing Green Strategies That Contain Costs and Reduce Waste
A campaign to educate clinicians on proper waste segregation can improve compliance with regulations and keep regular waste out of more costly waste streams.
The ROI of HIPAA Compliance
Marty Puranik describes the financial benefits of compliance.