HFMA urges support for the Stark Administrative Simplification Act (H.R. 3776)
HFMA urges support for the Stark Administrative Simplification Act (H.R. 3776) introduced by Rep. Charles Boustany, MD, and Rep. Ron Kind.
Highlights from Nov. 12 Open Door Forum on 2-Midnight Rule
On Nov. 12, 2013, CMS hosted a third, follow-up special open door forum to allow providers and other interested parties to ask questions on those areas of the two-midnight provision contained in the FY14 IPPS final rule, pertaining to physician order and certification, inpatient hospital admission, and medical review criteria.
HIPAA and Cloud Computing
Cloud computing multiplies the compliance risks for healthcare organizations, which possess both protected health information and financial information.
Ask the Experts Answer: Charge Tickets
How long should we keep charge tickets in the ambulatory care setting?
Ask the Expert: CMS Statements for Medicare Patients
States--not CMS--have regulations in place related to timely patient notification of the availability of financial assistance/charity, as well as a statement that includes a summary of charges.
Tool: 5010 Checklist
A checklist to help your organization transition from 4010 to the 5010 transaction set by Jan. 1, 2012.
Ask the Experts Answer: Legislative Requirements for Refunds
Do you know of any policy/legislation or general practices regarding a provider refunding a payer if the patient was authorized but then later found by the payer to be uncovered because they are secondary?
Ask the Expert: Small Claims Court Proceedings
In developing a policy for small claims court proceedings, there are a few homework and research items you will need to complete before proceeding.
Ask the Expert Answer: HIPAA Changes
Is there guidance to ensure that all the recent changes to HIPAA are incorporated in policies, procedures, notices and contracts?
Ask the Expert: Matching Billing to Service Under One Tax ID
We have a variety of business units that bill off different billing systems for unique service lines. How can I get only the funds for each billing area correctly remitted just to that unit?