Reminder: Review Your Data and New Quality Measures for LTCH and IRF

Reminder: Review Your Data And New Quality Measures For LTCH And IRF

Provider Preview Reports for Long-Term Care Hospitals (LTCH) and Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRF) have been uploaded to the CASPER Reporting System and are now available for review. Providers have until October 8, 2018 , to review performance on quality measures based on first quarter 2017 through fourth quarter 2017.

PYA Insights

RACs Flag $473.69 Million In Improper Medicare FFS Payments For FY 2016

AHLA

September 24, 2018

MRI Images Created by AI Could Help Train Deep Learning Models

MRI Images Created By AI Could Help Train Deep Learning Models

Health IT Analytics

September 24, 2018

Virginia looks to add Medicaid work requirements, premiums

Virginia Looks To Add Medicaid Work Requirements, Premiums

Modern Healthcare Breaking News

September 24, 2018

Increased use of anti-clotting drugs tied to fewer strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation

Increased Use Of Anti-Clotting Drugs Tied To Fewer Strokes In Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

Reuters: Health News

September 24, 2018

Kids may pick up marijuana at younger age if mom uses

Kids May Pick Up Marijuana At Younger Age If Mom Uses

Reuters: Health News

September 24, 2018

Time to Defib in Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Not Linked with Survival

Time To Defib In Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Not Linked With Survival

September 23, 2018

Senators Float Proposal For Curbing Surprise Medical Bills

AHLA

September 23, 2018

Heart Risk Higher for Moms Raising Kids With Birth Defects

Heart Risk Higher For Moms Raising Kids With Birth Defects

September 23, 2018

Sen. Heitkamp: Opioid Epidemic Poses Unique Challenges For Rural Providers

Modern Healthcare Breaking News

September 23, 2018

The internet of things extends healthcare into the home

The Internet Of Things Extends Healthcare Into The Home

Modern Healthcare Breaking News

September 23, 2018

MIPS Performance Categories—Proposed Changes in the 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule

MIPS Performance Categories—Proposed Changes In The 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule

September 20, 2018

Census Bureau: Uninsured Rate Held Steady At 8.8% In 2017

AHLA

September 20, 2018

RACs seek to regain reviewing privileges for Medicare claims

RACs Seek To Regain Reviewing Privileges For Medicare Claims

Modern Healthcare Breaking News

September 20, 2018

Lack of consistent process hinders data sharing among HHS agencies, report finds

Lack Of Consistent Process Hinders Data Sharing Among HHS Agencies, Report Finds

Healthcare Dive

September 20, 2018

Recovering from Florence, hospitals get an outside assist

Recovering From Florence, Hospitals Get An Outside Assist

Modern Healthcare Breaking News

September 20, 2018

Puerto Rico health system struggling to recover from Hurricane Maria, report finds

Puerto Rico Health System Struggling To Recover From Hurricane Maria, Report Finds

Healthcare Dive

September 20, 2018

Prescriptions, ED visits, outpatient services drive healthcare spending growth

Prescriptions, ED Visits, Outpatient Services Drive Healthcare Spending Growth

Healthcare Dive

September 20, 2018

MIPS Scope and Application: Proposed Changes in the 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule

MIPS Scope And Application: Proposed Changes In The 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule

September 19, 2018

Disaster Preparedness And Response: Health Care Lawyers Face Unique Questions When Disaster Strikes And Must Be Prepared To Answer Them Fast

AHLA

September 19, 2018

Senate Passes Package To Fight Opioid Crisis

September 19, 2018