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“Type 2 diabetes: Vitamin D supplements may lower risk by 15%”

On , in Sharp Reads, by Paula Digby

A recent study shows that Vitamin D and diabetes have a connection. Vitamin D has many benefits to humans including decreasing risk of diabetes. To learn more about diabetes and vitamin c click the first link below. To read the study performed to find this connection, click the second link below. Do you or anyone […]

“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 […]

2023 Medicare Final Rules: Long-Awaited, Highly Anticipated

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With the new year comes new things. CMS announced new rules for Physician Part B Services, OPPS, ASC Payment System, ESRD and Home Health that will take effect, today, January 1, 2023. (Article 2 Minute read plus resource links for CMS) 2023 Medicare Final Rules: Long-Awaited, Highly Anticipated Physician Fee Schedule – https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/calendar-year-cy-2023-medicare-physician-fee-schedule-final-rule Hospital OPPS […]

Certain gut bacteria may influence overeating of sweet treats

On , in Sharp Reads, by Paula Digby

Sweets!  Sign me up is my first thought. How about you?  Have you ever asked yourself why? A recent study shows evidence to suggest that specific gut bacteria can influence a person and how much sugar they want to eat.  It also reflects we are hungrier after taking an antibiotic.  Interesting!  Have you noticed this […]

HHS OIG to Conduct Nationwide IRF Audit

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Officials  announced they plan to audit IRFs in 2024 due to the high error rates found on claims.  Now might be a great time to up your IRF coding and documentation game by investing in a detailed training like the AQ-IQ IRF PRO LAB™.  Learn more here:  https://bit.ly/3Przm1g When the number of errors go down, […]

Is Christmas tree syndrome a real thing?

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Christmas Trees are one of the most common things you see during the holiday season. Do you and your family have any Christmas tree related family events? Ornament making or Christmas tree decorating? Unfortunately, some people, if not most, suffer from allergies. Food allergies. Seasonal allergies. And Christmas trees allergies? Yep, people can suffer from […]