Implement these 6 safeguards against fraud accusations in telehealth
Healthcare providers should take care to comply with payer policies around telehealth.
Fitch issues warning about looming start of hospital repayments to Medicare
Hospitals could struggle to repay Medicare loans, which will come due soon, amid re-impositions of elective surgery bans.
110,000 Medicare beneficiaries were hospitalized for COVID-19 by mid-May
By mid-May, hospitals had treated 110,000 Medicare beneficiaries for COVID-19.
Possible compromise in hospital price disclosure fight
While the Trump administration prevailed in the first round of the lawsuit challenging its price transparency policy, the American Hospital Association has indicated it will appeal the ruling.
HHS’s Cares Act Provider Relief Act FAQ updates provide additional guidance for healthcare providers
HFMA's Chad Mulvany reviews four updates from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, including quarterly reporting requirements, that could be of interest to HFMA members.
Long-term fiscal impact of the of COVID-19 pandemic on the overall federal debt and Medicare Part A Trust Fund shortfall cannot be overlooked
Recommendations from healthcare economists for savings to preserve Part A Trust Fund focus more on taxes and less on providers.
Congress presses for some telehealth expansion policies to remain after COVID-19
Members of Congress increasingly support making permanent temporary policies that eased use of telehealth services.
House bill may provide insight into coverage priorities if White House and Senate flip in November’s election
The best-case scenario for Democrats is to come out of election night with a 50-50 split of the Senate, which would allow them to pass a package of tweaks to the ACA, with the Vice-President (assuming Biden wins) casting the deciding vote.
Medicare reopens application period for Direct Contracting models
CMS opened the application process for Direct Contracting models to more providers.
How the Trump administration is weighing continued telehealth expansion
The Trump administration is examining several key factors to determine whether to continue expanded use of telehealth, says a senior official.