The idea that providers own patient data is still prevalent in healthcare today because payment models encourage it, and thats one of the big barriers still standing in the way of widespread interoperability, according to H. Stephen Lieber.
Posted by Crystal Parks on Aug 14, 2013 9:08:00 AM
The idea that providers own patient data is still prevalent in healthcare today because payment models encourage it, and thats one of the big barriers still standing in the way of widespread interoperability, according to H. Stephen Lieber.
Topics: healthcare technology, Interoperability, patient data, homecare industry
Posted by Crystal Parks on Jul 2, 2013 10:27:00 AM
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has confirmed that the edit to reject Medicare Advantage (MA) plan claims for not having a health insurance prospective payment system (HIPPS) code for home health services will not be activated until December 1, 2013. MA plans and the HHAs have until that time to make the necessary system adjustments. Additionally, CMS has instructed MA plans to communicate the HIPPS code requirements with providers so that they are able to make any changes to their systems or operations.
Topics: HIPPS Code, Medicare Advantage, CMS, homecare industry
Posted by Crystal Parks on Jun 21, 2013 9:01:00 AM
Topics: HIPPS Code, Medicare Advantage, CMS, homecare industry