Acting HFS Director Lizzy Whitehorn was pleased to join Governor JB Pritzker, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, members of the General Assembly and stakeholders at Rush University Medical Center as the Governor signed the Healthcare Protection Act into law on Wednesday. The HPA will hold insurers accountable for making sure customers have safe, efficient health care access, and will create more transparency around authorization practices.
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United States: Information Blocking Final Rule And Proposed Disincentives For Healthcare Providers The Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") Office of Inspector General ("OIG") recently released a final rule (88 FR 42820) for information blocking penalties and subsequently proposed a rule (88 FR 74947) to establish disincentives for healthcare providers found by OIG to have committed information blocking. Click the link below to read the complete article.
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🚀 The Unintended Consequences of the Required Medical Loss Ratio: A Closer Look 🏥 In 2010, the required Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) was introduced under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) with the aim of ensuring private health insurers prioritize spending on medical care. However, its implementation has unveiled a series of unintended consequences reshaping the healthcare landscape. Check out our latest blog post where we explore how the MLR, intended to rein in costs, has inadvertently incentivized behaviors that contribute to escalating medical expenses. From pricing paradoxes to real-world examples, we delve into the complexities of healthcare policy and its impact. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eJHSHh3r Let's ignite a conversation on navigating the challenges of healthcare costs and working towards a system that is equitable, affordable, and sustainable for all. Join the discussion and share your insights! #HealthcarePolicy #MedicalLossRatio #HealthcareCosts #AffordableCareAct #HealthcareSystem #LinkedInPost
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Lawmakers across the country are tackling the inefficiencies of prior authorization, recognizing its detrimental impact on patient care and the undue burden it places on healthcare providers. Beyond the newly finalized CMS rule, reforms have been enacted in nine states and the District of Columbia, and the drive for more streamlined processes continues to gain stronger momentum: https://lnkd.in/gztF3cpq
Does your organization or physician practice use ABNs? Have you ever heard of it? If not, take a listen as I delve into ABNs with CJ Wolf, MD, CPC, CPC-I Healthicity
In the latest episode of Compliance Conversations, Keisha Wilson CCS, CPC, CPCO, CRC, CPB,CPMA Approved Instructor and CJ Wolf, MD, CPC, CPC-I take us on an insightful journey into the role of Advanced Beneficiary Notices (ABNs) within the healthcare system. With over two decades in the field, Keisha explains the nuances of ABNs, including the recent updates to forms and the vital importance of staying compliant. She delves into real-world scenarios, highlighting how ABNs affect both the provider and patient side of healthcare. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Medicare practices and enhance patient care through effective communication: https://lnkd.in/gegYFrYr #Medicare #Healthcare #Compliance #ComplianceOfficer
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Questions about Medicare’s Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) Program? Our eBrief covers key details for healthcare professionals and an overview of the program. #Medicare #TPE #Compliance #Healthcare
In the latest episode of Compliance Conversations, Keisha Wilson CCS, CPC, CPCO, CRC, CPB,CPMA Approved Instructor and CJ Wolf, MD, CPC, CPC-I take us on an insightful journey into the role of Advanced Beneficiary Notices (ABNs) within the healthcare system. With over two decades in the field, Keisha explains the nuances of ABNs, including the recent updates to forms and the vital importance of staying compliant. She delves into real-world scenarios, highlighting how ABNs affect both the provider and patient side of healthcare. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Medicare practices and enhance patient care through effective communication: https://lnkd.in/gegYFrYr #Medicare #Healthcare #Compliance #ComplianceOfficer
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Lawmakers across the country are tackling the inefficiencies of prior authorization, recognizing its detrimental impact on patient care and the undue burden it places on healthcare providers. Beyond the newly finalized CMS rule, reforms have been enacted in nine states and the District of Columbia, and the drive for more streamlined processes continues to gain stronger momentum: https://lnkd.in/gd9EUdAU
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