“Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data Validation Final Rule (CMS-4185-F2) Fact Sheet”

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The details for the Risk Adjustment Data Validation program have been finalized and adjusted. Do you think these adjustments will be beneficial to the parties involved? Share your thoughts, comments and questions below. “Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data Validation Final Rule (CMS-4185-F2) Fact Sheet”  

“On One Year Anniversary of Reignited Cancer Moonshot, Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to End Cancer as We Know It”

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The White House and the Cancer Cabinet are constantly making efforts to rid the world of cancer for good. Recently President Biden announced his goal to reduce the rate of cancer buy at least 50 percent in the next 25 years. Many parties will be stepping up to achieve this goal this year. Here are […]

“CMS Releases 2024 Advance Notice with Proposed Payment Updates for the Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug Programs”

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Changes are coming to the Part D prescription drug programs in 2024. On February 1, 2023 CMS released a notice discussing these changes and more. Hopefully the changes will overall improve the relationship between the MA risk adjustment model, the payment system and ICD-10. For more information about the Advance notice, click the first link. […]

“HHS Releases Initial Guidance for Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program”

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Americans pay double or even triple what other countries pay for prescription drugs. Do you fall into this category? If so, then keep reading! A new prescription drug law has been passed, when prescription drug prices rise faster than the rate of inflation drug companies will pay a rebate to the government. How do you […]

CWTC [Episode 161] Queries

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Webinar “SDOH Seeing Healthcare in Color” Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Noon Eastern

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Medical record keeping saves lives. Nuances such as social determinants of health paint a more complete picture of each patient experience. The codes are available in ICD-10-CM, yet not all providers take advantage of their existence. Though they don’t yet impact reimbursement, they definitely impact the care each patient receives. There are some potential impacts […]

CWTC [Episode 160] UB vs IRF PAI, Current Problems,

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Evaluation & Management 2023 and Beyond

CWTC [Episode 159] The No Surprises Act, OB Care by Multiple Practices, IRF H&P Requirements,

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