Hospital’s Tax-Exempt Status Revoked for Lack of Community Health Needs Assessment
The IRS stated that a rural hospital had failed to conduct a proper community health needs assessment and make it widely available to the public. The hospital’s tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) was revoked retroactively.
Video: How to Ensure a Clean 340B Audit
Effective 340B compliance requires thinking beyond 340B as a pharmacy program.
The Collateral Impacts of MIPS
Tom S. Lee describes the long-term effects a MIPS score can have on providers.
MIPS: Getting Ready for a New Paradigm in Pay for Performance
Organizations that have not yet considered their strategy for participation in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) must begin to plan now, or risk financial penalties.
Improve Compliance and Revenue by Understanding the Two-Midnight Rule
Edward Hu, MD, president of the American College of Physician Colleges, offers guidance for physicians seeking to better understand the two-midnight rule.
Improve Compliance and Revenue by Understanding the Two-Midnight Rule
Edward Hu, MD, president of the American College of Physician Colleges, offers guidance for physicians seeking to better understand the two-midnight rule.
Are You Prepared for These Three Self-Pay Risks?
Hospitals face risks associated with three major statutes that impact revenue cycle processes: autodialer rules, debt collection, and charity care requirements.
CAQH CORE Compliance: The “Voluntary Mandate” That Isn’t
To comply with HIPAA’s mandate regarding security of information transferred electronically, many organizations have adopted solutions that are not compatible with those of other organizations, making the transfer process cumbersome.
Consequences of PCI Noncompliance
Healthcare finance leaders should understand that the consequences of noncompliance with the PCI standards for security of credit card information can be severe.
Payment Security and Compliance: A Primer for Healthcare Revenue Cycle Decisionmakers
Compliance with credit card security standards has taken on greater importance for hospitals as with the increased likelihood that patients might use credit cards to cover growing payment obligations imposed by high-deductible health plans.