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403(b) Plan— New Audit Requirements
An Updated PS&R System– Action Required
The Federal Trade Commission's Red Flags Rule
New IRS Form 990 Instructions for Tax-Exempt Organizations
CY 2008 Supplemental Compliance Program Guidance for Nursing Facilities - January 2009
The Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) - September 2008
Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax IRS Form 990 – Form and Instructions Revisions - August 2008
With the pay-for-performance reimbursement model gaining ground, Medicare’s new Physician Quality Reporting Initiative offers a risk-free way to start. Or does it? - May 2007
Final Reimbursement Update 2007
Proposed Changes to LTCH PPS FY 2007
Proposed Changes to Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospecitve Payment System RY 2007
Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System RY 2007 Final Rule
How to Develop an Effective Budget for Your Practice- August 2006
The Top 5 Changes to the Revised IRS FORM 990 - March 2006
Deficit Reduction Act of 2005: 9-Day Payment Hold in September 2006
Medicare 2007 Final Inpatient PPS Rule
CMS Updates for August 2006
2006 OIG Audits and Updates Archive
Healthcare Newsletters Archive
- Working with CMS on Bad Debt Reimbursements
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) allow reimbursement for bad debts related to the unpaid deductibles and coinsurance of Medicare beneficiaries. CMS reimburses most hospitals 70% of the bad debts of Medicare beneficiaries. This article continues to highlight the specific criteria and guidelines for the reimbursement of bad debts that the provider must meet to receive consideration from CMS.
- External and Internal Benchmarking for Better Performance
Benchmarking can be one of the most effective health care management consulting tools. Internal and external benchmarking not only helps a company set and achieve priorities and goals, but also allows them to determine their relative industry position compared to competitors.
- Federal Register Summary
This article is a series of notices announcing changes in hospital guidelines concerning deductibles, facility classification, payment systems, reimbursements and overpayments, and medical record practices. It is important for all hospital personnel to read and understand these current changes so as to follow proper hospital procedures.
- Supplemental Compliance Program Guidance for Hospitals
The Department of Health and Human Services Office and the Inspector General (HHS-OIG) was established by Congress to identify and eliminate fraud, abuse, and waste to better promote efficiency in departmental operations. Feeley & Driscoll's OIG Update is a compilation of the latest and greatest additions to the OIG's Website.
- Discounts for Underinsured and Uninsured Patients
Hospitals have long struggled with discounting charges to underinsured and uninsured patients. Recently, hospitals have faced increasing pressure for discounting on private-pay balances. However, recent developments have raised public and government awareness of the issue as noted in this article.
Rural Hospital's Bulletin: A Publication of the Feeley & Driscoll Health Care Services Group (2003)
Increasing Access to Capital Financing for Rural Hospitals
Trends in Rural Hospital Closure
Medicare Reforms Before Congress Would Benefit Rural Hospitals
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