HHS extends Provider Relief Fund use and reporting as healthcare providers continue to navigate COVID-19 impacts
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently announced updates to the Provider Relief Fund, including staggering provider deadlines to spend funds.
HHS sends letter to providers, insurers reinforcing requirements for COVID-19 vaccination and testing to be free for all recipients
Xavier Becerra, secretary of HHS, issued a letter emphasizing that out-of-pocket fees for COVID-19-related services are prohibited.
CMS nearly doubles the payment rate for administering the COVID-19 vaccine in a Medicare beneficiary’s home
A payment increase for in-home COVID-19 vaccine administration is part of a strategy to improve vaccination rates, which have slowed in recent weeks.
2 proven strategies that can help healthcare providers reduce denials and strengthen their revenue cycle
Healthcare providers should consider the use of two proven strategies to reduce claim denials: Maximize reps follow up ability and close the gap between the front end and back end with a continuous feedback loop.
New CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure gets ready to tackle surprise billing, rural healthcare and much more
During her Senate confirmation hearing, Brooks-LaSure said strengthening Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act to bolster quality and access while lowering costs will be paramount.
3 reasons healthcare providers are eager to offer text-to-pay convenience
Healthcare providers should consider the benefits of offering a text to pay option for their patients.
New HRSA funding is available to providers that administer the COVID-19 vaccine and don’t receive full payment from a health plan
The Health Resources and Services Administration announced a new program to reimburse healthcare providers for administering COVID-19 vaccines to patients whose health plans either do not cover vaccination fees or require cost-sharing.
How providers should prepare for No Surprises deadlines
Nick Hut talks with John Friedel from Abeo about the No Surprises Act and what providers should be doing now to prepare.
Providers that administer the COVID-19 vaccine are getting a payment bump from CMS
Providers will receive an increase in the Medicare payment rate for administering the COVID-19 vaccine starting March 15, CMS announced.
iVita Financial: Reducing bad debt while improving the patient financial experience
Gain insight into a program that improves patient collections, accelerating cash flow and shrinking bad debt, while boosting patient satisfaction and enabling a more patient-centric service experience in this business profile.