Critical Access Hospital

Nov 05 | Jeff Lagasse

AHA criticizes 2.9% increase in CMS' OPPS final rule

The AHA says the final rule only worsens the problem of "sustained and substantial underpayment" of hospitals.

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Aug 20 | Susan Morse

AdventHealth to take over management of St. Luke's in North Carolina

The critical access hospital will become AdventHealth Polk and join AdventHealth Hendersonville in providing care to…

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Jul 10 | Susan Morse

19 Minnesota hospitals join new clinically integrated network

Headwaters High-Value Network is aimed at sustaining and strengthening rural healthcare.

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Jun 24 | Susan Morse

Financial disincentives for providers who commit information blocking

Final rule disincentives include hospitals not being able to earn three quarters of the annual market basket increase.

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Apr 18 | Jeff Lagasse

AHA concerned over penalties for cybersecurity standards

Imposing fines or cutting Medicare payments, in the AHA's view, would diminish resources needed to combat cybercrime.

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Feb 15 | Jeff Lagasse

Half of rural hospitals in the red, pressured by high Medicare Advantage enrollment

The percentage of America's rural hospitals operating in the red jumped from 43% to 50% in the last…

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Physician on phone for prior authorization request

Jan 17 | Susan Morse

CMS releases Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule

Impacted payers need to send prior authorization decisions within 72 hours for urgent requests and seven days for standard…

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Jan 05 | Susan Morse

AHA joins chorus against information blocking rules

The disincentive structure proposed is excessive and threatens the financial viability of economically fragile hospitals, AHA says.

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Dec 27, 2023 |

Ventus Intelligent Coding improves ED charge capture at WhidbeyHealth Medical Center

Removing discrepancies in care documentation and coding increases per patient visit charge by 21%.

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Dec 13, 2023 | Susan Morse

Claim denials and payer audits are affecting the revenue cycle

CentraCare Health has denials sitting out there for 300 days, creating administrative and financial burden, says rev cycle…

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