More than 500 providers, suppliers, billing companies, and clearinghouses participated in ICD-10 acknowledgement testing during its November 2014...Read More »
In November 2014, implementation of the ICD-10-CM/PCS code set was threatened again—with a two-year delay. Even though the implementation date...Read More »
We heard from a number you seeking to become more involved in starting local chapters and in becoming more involved in chapter efforts in your...Read More »
Preliminary estimates for 2013 show a 9% decline in the rate of hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) from 2012 to 2013, and a 17% decline, from...Read More »
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recovered $5.69 billion in False Claims Act settlements in fiscal year (FY) 2014; $2.3 billion of which against...Read More »
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that while CMS’ transparency tools such as its Hospital and Physician Compare websites “provide...Read More »
The Congressionally mandated ICD-10 delay this spring gave providers an extra year to train and test for the transition, but also delayed...Read More »