PHI Disclosure Management in the Business Office: Two Options for Greater Efficiency
Don Hardwick describes ways healthcare organizations can improve the process of releasing medical records to insurers.
Congress Most Likely Pass Regulatory Reduction Bill, Says Leader
May 8—Although many healthcare issues are calling for congressional action this year, the run-up to the mid-term elections likely will limit legislative advancements to a regulatory relief package, according to a congressional health leader.
Supreme Court Narrows Whistleblower Law
A Supreme Court decision affects whistleblowers in for-profit companies; those working for not-for-profits are protected by other statutes.
BCBS Case is a Lesson on Antitrust
A U.S. district court judge recently questioned the reasonableness of the claims against BCBS that accuse the health plan of increasing coverage opportunities by eliminating competition.
Medicaid Waivers: Work Requirements Are Not the Only Changes Coming
Work requirements present unknown changes and impacts, but the impact may not be as big as some assume. However, what providers and recipients need to consider are the other and seemingly less significant changes that will intensify the overall impact of an 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver.
April 9-13 Policy Watch: CMS Tells Providers to Prepare for New Medicare Cards
April 6—Providers will start to see new identification cards presented this month by Medicare enrollees, and that may require action steps.
Healthcare Sector Awaits Regulatory Reform
Two actions that minimize the impact of federal agency guidance documents concern some healthcare experts. Although these changes do not apply directly to healthcare regulatory agencies, government litigators could use them to determine the relevance of HHS or CMS guidance.
Another Hospital Loses a Tax Case
As lawmakers scrutinize the definition of “charitable” organizations, a recent case involving the timing of taxation of a hospital reclassified as for-profit illustrates the point.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Takeaways for Healthcare Finance Leaders
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is likely to have a unique effect on the healthcare industry.
What the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Means for Health Care
The Tax Cuts and Jobs act will affect health care in various ways.