A recent proposed settlement agreement could expand Medicare benefits to the chronically ill and require updates to the Medicare Benefit Policy...Read More »
Hospitals stand to lose about $1.2 million in annual reimbursement revenue for each 1% drop in its surgical complication rates, according to a...Read More »
In a terse exchange of communication and reports this week, the HHS and American Hospital Association (AHA) addressed allegations that increased...Read More »
As part of the second annual Clinical Documentation Improvement Week, ACDIS has conducted a series of interviews with CDI professionals on a variety of emerging industry topics.
In the recently released 2013 OPPS proposed rule, CMS issued a request for comments that suggests that the agency is ready to hear new ideas when...Read More »
HHS will delay implementation of ICD-10 by one year, from October 1, 2013 to October 1, 2014. HHS announced the delay August 24 as part of the...Read More »
CMS recently redesigned its Hospital Compare website to enhance navigation capabilities for users. CDI specialists can use Hospital Compare to...Read More »
