A PowerPoint overview of New York No-Fault Law, including the background of the law and regulation, an explanation of the scope of coverage, exclusions and benefits, and exploration of several issues, including notice and claims handling.
A PowerPoint overview of New York No-Fault Law, including the background of the law and regulation, an explanation of the scope of coverage, exclusions and benefits, and exploration of several issues, including notice and claims handling.
Claims-Made Policies May Cover Claims Submitted Outside the Reporting PeriodNationalUnderwriter
Claims-Made Policies May Cover Claims Submitted Outside the Reporting Period.
As a rule, liability insurance policies contain a condition requiring timely notice of a claim against the insured, so that the insurer has an opportunity to adequately investigate and defend the claim. A recurring issue is what happens when notice is not timely. Does the insured lose coverage, automatically, or only when the insurer is prejudiced by the late notice?
The answer can vary depending on what state’s law applies – in Wisconsin, this issue is seemingly answered not as much by policy language or case law but by two different statutes, Wis. Stat. §§ 631.81 and 632.26, each of which expressly states than an insured loses coverage only where the insurer is “prejudiced” by late notice.
Broad Application of Medicare’s Mandatory Insurer Reporting Requirements to N...NationalUnderwriter
Broad Application of Medicare’s Mandatory Insurer Reporting Requirements to Non-U.S. Property & Casualty Carriers Flouts Supreme Court Limitations on Extraterritorial Reach of U.S. Law By Richard L. McConnell and Kathryn Bucher
This article attempts to demystify some of the issues regarding possible extraterritorial application of the
requirements under Section 111 of the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007, comments on
claim situations that frequently may confront non-U.S. insurers, and alerts readers to the need to evaluate the potential Section 111 ramifications of claim payments to Medicare beneficiaries.
Oklahoma Universal Service Fund for TelehealthTAOklahoma
Learn more about the Oklahoma Universal Service Fund for Telehealth and how it can help pay for a new or existing telehealth program. Visit our website to learn more: http://taoklahoma.org/
mHealth Israel_US Telehealth + Reimbursement Post CoVID_King & SpaldingLevi Shapiro
Overview of the US Telehealth and Reimbursement Landscape, pre and post CoVID-19. Sections include distinction between telehealth and telemedicine, growth in telemedicine adoption, evolving policies and priorities of CMS and Medicare, intense interest in the telehealth from the public markets, increase in scope and scale of deployments nationwide, reaction of current sector leaders to entry by bigger competitors, market trends and dynamics, regulatory changes, employer deep dive, overview of the employer market, employer wants vs. actions, employer telemedicine deep dive, top impediments including payment models, deployment and compliance, deployment, Plan Benefits, Wellness, GHP, structure, Wellness EAP and DM, non-GHP deployment, ERISA issues, excepted benefits, reimbursement changes, telehealth reimbursement, Remote Physiological Monitoring, Reasonable and Necessary, commercial coverage, etc
Presentation made by Dr. Carolyn A. (Cindy) Watts on the 5th of November, 2012 during the live webinar hosted by VCU Department of Gerontology (discussion moderated by Dr E. Ayn Welleford) - review recording of webinar at http://www.alzpossible.org/wordpress-3.1.4/wordpress/alliedhealth/
Louisiana medical psychologists telemedicine overview - the who, what, when, ...Conrad Meyer JD MHA FACHE
Louisiana Telemedicine Telehealth Law - Who, what, when, where and how. Everything you need to know about the current state of affairs with respect to Telemedicine and its application to Louisiana Regulatory Scheme. If you are a physician looking to setup a telemedicine practice in Louisiana or a Louisiana Physician or medical psychologist looking to expand your practice with telemedicine, this presentation can help you.
The consolidated billing requirement confers on the SNF the billing responsibility for the entire package of care that residents receive during a covered Part an SNF stay and physical, occupational, and speech therapy services received during a non-covered stay.
The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) tries to prevent double payments of policyholder and claimant losses under multiple federal disaster relief programs. When Treasury implemented TRIA’s double payment rules more than 15 years ago it assumed future disaster relief programs would look a lot like those previously rolled out for hurricanes, floods and earthquakes.
COVID-19 has shaken that assumption.
Claims-Made Policies May Cover Claims Submitted Outside the Reporting PeriodNationalUnderwriter
Claims-Made Policies May Cover Claims Submitted Outside the Reporting Period.
As a rule, liability insurance policies contain a condition requiring timely notice of a claim against the insured, so that the insurer has an opportunity to adequately investigate and defend the claim. A recurring issue is what happens when notice is not timely. Does the insured lose coverage, automatically, or only when the insurer is prejudiced by the late notice?
The answer can vary depending on what state’s law applies – in Wisconsin, this issue is seemingly answered not as much by policy language or case law but by two different statutes, Wis. Stat. §§ 631.81 and 632.26, each of which expressly states than an insured loses coverage only where the insurer is “prejudiced” by late notice.
Broad Application of Medicare’s Mandatory Insurer Reporting Requirements to N...NationalUnderwriter
Broad Application of Medicare’s Mandatory Insurer Reporting Requirements to Non-U.S. Property & Casualty Carriers Flouts Supreme Court Limitations on Extraterritorial Reach of U.S. Law By Richard L. McConnell and Kathryn Bucher
This article attempts to demystify some of the issues regarding possible extraterritorial application of the
requirements under Section 111 of the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007, comments on
claim situations that frequently may confront non-U.S. insurers, and alerts readers to the need to evaluate the potential Section 111 ramifications of claim payments to Medicare beneficiaries.
Oklahoma Universal Service Fund for TelehealthTAOklahoma
Learn more about the Oklahoma Universal Service Fund for Telehealth and how it can help pay for a new or existing telehealth program. Visit our website to learn more: http://taoklahoma.org/
mHealth Israel_US Telehealth + Reimbursement Post CoVID_King & SpaldingLevi Shapiro
Overview of the US Telehealth and Reimbursement Landscape, pre and post CoVID-19. Sections include distinction between telehealth and telemedicine, growth in telemedicine adoption, evolving policies and priorities of CMS and Medicare, intense interest in the telehealth from the public markets, increase in scope and scale of deployments nationwide, reaction of current sector leaders to entry by bigger competitors, market trends and dynamics, regulatory changes, employer deep dive, overview of the employer market, employer wants vs. actions, employer telemedicine deep dive, top impediments including payment models, deployment and compliance, deployment, Plan Benefits, Wellness, GHP, structure, Wellness EAP and DM, non-GHP deployment, ERISA issues, excepted benefits, reimbursement changes, telehealth reimbursement, Remote Physiological Monitoring, Reasonable and Necessary, commercial coverage, etc
Presentation made by Dr. Carolyn A. (Cindy) Watts on the 5th of November, 2012 during the live webinar hosted by VCU Department of Gerontology (discussion moderated by Dr E. Ayn Welleford) - review recording of webinar at http://www.alzpossible.org/wordpress-3.1.4/wordpress/alliedhealth/
Louisiana medical psychologists telemedicine overview - the who, what, when, ...Conrad Meyer JD MHA FACHE
Louisiana Telemedicine Telehealth Law - Who, what, when, where and how. Everything you need to know about the current state of affairs with respect to Telemedicine and its application to Louisiana Regulatory Scheme. If you are a physician looking to setup a telemedicine practice in Louisiana or a Louisiana Physician or medical psychologist looking to expand your practice with telemedicine, this presentation can help you.
The consolidated billing requirement confers on the SNF the billing responsibility for the entire package of care that residents receive during a covered Part an SNF stay and physical, occupational, and speech therapy services received during a non-covered stay.
The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) tries to prevent double payments of policyholder and claimant losses under multiple federal disaster relief programs. When Treasury implemented TRIA’s double payment rules more than 15 years ago it assumed future disaster relief programs would look a lot like those previously rolled out for hurricanes, floods and earthquakes.
COVID-19 has shaken that assumption.
Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act - Overview and Key RisksJasonSchupp1
The Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act (HR 6909) as introduced on May 15 draws heavily from the framework established for the September 11th Victims Compensation Fund. The main objective of the program is to efficiently deliver no-fault compensation to essential workers and their family members who have contracted COVID-19. This presentation provides an overview of the proposal and identifies key risks.
This episode continues our COVID-19 COVID-19 Insights Webinar discussing CMS changes, available grants and loans, existing opportunities in telehealth, and more state openings for elective surgeries.
ACA (Affordable care Act) signed by Obama on 23 march 2010. .pdfannaistrvlr
ACA (Affordable care Act) signed by Obama on 23 march 2010. Putting
Information for Consumers Online So that consumers can compare health insurance coverage
options and pick the coverage that works for them. Prohibiting Denying Coverage of Children
Based on PreExisting Conditions The health care law includes new rules to prevent insurance
companies from denying coverage to children under the age of 19 due to a pre-existing
condition. Prohibiting Insurance Companies from Rescinding Coverage In the past, insurance
companies could search for an error, or other technical mistake, on a customer\'s application and
use this error to deny payment for services when he or she got sick. But now this is illegal. After
media reports cited incidents of breast cancer patients losing coverage, insurance companies
agreed to end this practice immediately. Eliminating Lifetime Limits on Insurance Coverage
Insurance companies will be prohibited from imposing lifetime dollar limits on essential
benefits, like hospital stays. Regulating Annual Limits on Insurance Coverage Insurance
companies\' use of annual dollar limits on the amount of insurance coverage a patient may
receive will be restricted for new plans in the individual market and all group plans. In 2014, the
use of annual dollar limits on essential benefits like hospital stays will be banned for new plans
in the individual market and all group plans. Appealing Insurance Company Decisions
Provides consumers with a way to appeal coverage determinations or claims to their insurance
company, and establishes an external review process. Establishing Consumer Assistance
Programs in the States States that apply ACA receive federal grants to help set up or expand
independent offices to help consumers navigate the private health insurance system. These
programs help consumers file complaints and appeals; enroll in health coverage; and get
educated about their rights and responsibilities in group health plans or individual health
insurance policies. The programs will also collect data on the types of problems consumers have,
and file reports with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to identify trouble spots
that need further oversight. Improving Quality and lowering costs Both this head get
amended from time to time so that consumer receive best to best service. Increasing Access to
Affordable Care Hoe ACA Affects Reiumburshment Short Term Effects:
The most immediate expected effect of the ACA for providers is a sudden rise in patient
populations. Millions of Americans are expected to obtain coverage under the ACA
Payers are required to cover more than ever,under the ACA, individual and small group health
plans are required to cover 10 essential health benefits Long Term Effects:
Changing payment and care models,biggest changes in healthcare right now are the new fee-for-
value payment models that are replacing traditional fee-for-service programs Through
Medicare and Medicaid, the government has been .
The Uncertain Future of Medicare Add-Ons and Pass-ThroughsBESLER
With so many changes resulting from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and other potential initiatives under consideration, a significant amount of your organization’s future Medicare revenue may be at risk. The trend to reduce and/or revamp payment methodologies comes at a time when hospitals face shrinking or non-existent margins. Revenue sources potentially on the chopping block include Medicare Bad Debt, Nursing Allied Health, Graduate Medical Education, Wage Index adjustments, and transplant, to name a few. Additionally, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) continues to add reimbursement-related topics to its annual Work Plan, expanding the areas for potential paybacks or penalties.
Surprise Billing in Healthcare: The No Surprises Act Takes a Stand for PatientsHealth Catalyst
Most providers aim to protect patients from unexpected and unmanageable medical bills. But on January 1, 2022, this responsibility becomes law under the No Surprises Act. The upcoming legislation targets surprise medical bills, which occur when a patient unknowingly receives care from out-of-network providers and is subject to higher charges than for in-network care. These unexpected bills degrade the patient experience and decrease the likelihood of payment for care. Surprise bills may also be more common than many consumers and providers realize—according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, in 2016, 42.8 percent of emergency room bills resulted in out-of-network charges. With greater price transparency, the No Surprises Act seeks to protect patients but also impacts providers and facilities, ambulance services, and more, who must comply to receive timely payment and avoid penalties.
Review Figure 10.1 on p. 239 and the Billing Workflow section .docxcarlstromcurtis
Review
Figure 10.1 on p. 239 and the Billing Workflow section on pp. 238-239 of
Health Information and Technology Management
.
Write
a 150- to 350-word response to the following:
Discuss
at least two components described in the Billing Workflow section in Ch. 10 of
Health Information and Technology Management
.
How do these components affect health care reimbursement?
Billing Workflow
1.
Providers of all types verify patient insurance eligibility with the health plan, either prior to or during the admission or visit. Medical offices collect and post copays at the visit.
2.
The patient is treated and discharged or checked out.
3.
As you learned in
Chapter 9
, the provider usually needs to bill a third party, the insurance plan, in order to receive payment. The insurance bill is called a
claim
. The first step in preparing the claim is to assign procedure codes for the services rendered and the supplies used and diagnosis codes representing the disease or medical condition.
4.
Using these codes and the patient registration information, a computer program generates a paper or electronic claim to be sent to the insurance plan.Before the claim is sent to the insurance plan, an insurance or claim specialist reviews the claim to make sure there are no errors. Because of the volume of claims, a computer program is used to examine the claim data and identify problems. Once the claim is correct, it is sent to the insurance plan (usually electronically).
5.
When the claim is received by the insurance plan, it is adjudicated. If the claim is correct, a payment is sent to the provider; this is called the
remittance
. A paper or electronic document is generated that explains the amounts that were paid. This is called the
remittance advice
or
explanation of benefits
(EOB).
6.
When the remittance is received by the provider, the payment amount is recorded in the patient accounts system. Frequently, the amount billed does not equal the amount paid. This may be the result of a contractual agreement that stipulates that the provider will accept a discounted payment and/or that a portion of the charges is the patient’s obligation. An accounting entry called a
write-down adjustment
is posted to adjust the charge.
7.
If the patient has a secondary insurance plan, a claim is next sent to the second plan. In certain cases the first plan will automatically forward the claim to the second plan. This is called a “piggyback” claim or
coordination of benefit
(COB) claim. For example, when a Medicare patient has a supplemental insurance policy with the fiscal intermediary who processes the Medicare claims, the company will sometimes process the secondary claim automatically. This eliminates the need for the provider to file a second claim. These are also known as crossover claims.
8.
Most health plans require the patient to pay a portion of the medical bill. These payments are referred to as the copay, coinsurance, and deductible amou ...
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We Shared how your Telehealth Billing orthopedic practice can use telemedicine services right now to continue to keep your patients and providers safe.
Following the right steps of OB/GYN medical billing with modern methods will certainly ensure guaranteed reimbursements and an increase in your revenue.
Oncology Care Model (OCM) are willing to take on two-sided riskJessica Parker
Oncology practitioners in CMS’s Oncology care model (OCM) are willing to take on two-sided risk, according to the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) survey.
ICH Guidelines for Pharmacovigilance.pdfNEHA GUPTA
The "ICH Guidelines for Pharmacovigilance" PDF provides a comprehensive overview of the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) guidelines related to pharmacovigilance. These guidelines aim to ensure that drugs are safe and effective for patients by monitoring and assessing adverse effects, ensuring proper reporting systems, and improving risk management practices. The document is essential for professionals in the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory authorities, and healthcare providers, offering detailed procedures and standards for pharmacovigilance activities to enhance drug safety and protect public health.
LGBTQ+ Adults: Unique Opportunities and Inclusive Approaches to CareVITASAuthor
This webinar helps clinicians understand the unique healthcare needs of the LGBTQ+ community, primarily in relation to end-of-life care. Topics include social and cultural background and challenges, healthcare disparities, advanced care planning, and strategies for reaching the community and improving quality of care.
The dimensions of healthcare quality refer to various attributes or aspects that define the standard of healthcare services. These dimensions are used to evaluate, measure, and improve the quality of care provided to patients. A comprehensive understanding of these dimensions ensures that healthcare systems can address various aspects of patient care effectively and holistically. Dimensions of Healthcare Quality and Performance of care include the following; Appropriateness, Availability, Competence, Continuity, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Efficacy, Prevention, Respect and Care, Safety as well as Timeliness.
Empowering ACOs: Leveraging Quality Management Tools for MIPS and BeyondHealth Catalyst
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In this session, we will explore how a robust quality management solution can empower your organization to meet regulatory requirements and improve processes for MIPS reporting and internal quality programs. Learn how our MeasureAble application enables compliance and fosters continuous improvement.
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- Distinguishing between MPM and Talc Pleurodesis.
- Urological tumors.
- The role of FDG PET in NET.
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Ambulance Transport Waiver – Cost-Sharing Obligations Updates
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recognizes that, in the present public health emergency resultant from
the outbreak of the COVID-19, the health care industry must focus on delivering required treatment to
patients.
OIG’s Part in Cost-Sharing Obligations
As part of OIG’s mission to encourage economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in HHS programs, CMS is
committed to protecting patients by confirming that health care providers have the regulatory flexibility
required to appropriately answer to COVID-19. As a result, OIG is accepting inquiries from the health care
community about the appliance of OIG’s administrative enforcement authorities, including the Federal AKS
and civil monetary penalty (CMP) provision prohibiting inducements to beneficiaries.
Do you have a question regarding how OIG would view a preparation that is directly linked to the public
health emergency and implicates these authorities, you can now email your question to OIG Compliance.
While you submit your questions, please provide sufficient facts to permit for an understanding of the key
parties and terms of the arrangement in dispute. OIG answers are openly available through frequently asked
questions (FAQ) posting on the OIG COVID-19 portal.
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Ambulance Transport Waiver – Cost-Sharing Obligations Updates
Cost-Sharing Obligations Waiver FAQ
What are the consequences, under OIG’s administrative sanction authorities, of an ambulance provider or
supplier waiving or write off beneficiary cost-sharing obligations resulting from ground ambulance services
paid for by the Medicare program under a waiver established pursuant to section 1135 (b) (9) of the Social
Security Act?
OIG responded that the ambulance provider or supplier waiving or write off beneficiary cost-sharing
obligations resulting from ground ambulance services paid for by the Medicare program under a waiver
established pursuant to section 1135 (b) (9) of the Social Security Act would implicate the Federal anti-
kickback statute and Beneficiary Inducements CMP.
Generally, an ambulance provider waiving beneficiary cost-sharing obligations implicates the AKS and the
beneficiary inducement CMP. According to Ambulance Fee Schedule, 80% of the approved amount paid by
Medicare Part B, and for the remaining 20% as well as the applicable Part B deductible the beneficiary is
responsible.
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Ambulance Transport Waiver – Cost-Sharing Obligations Updates
The government is interested to know that providers waving the co-payment amount will be incentivized
from the provider so that patients can receive further covered services. OIG believes that such co-payments
waivers and incentives have a sufficiently low risk of fraud and abuse. OIG will not need ground ambulance
providers to accumulate beneficiary cost-sharing before they claim Medicare bills for such services.
Currently, each state, local and municipal authorities established communitywide EMS protocols requiring or
allowing ambulance providers and suppliers to treat certain patients, including Medicare beneficiaries, “in
place” who otherwise, but for the pandemic, would have been transported to a Medicare-covered
destination.
Routine waivers of cost-sharing obligations implicate the Federal anti-kickback statute and therefore the civil
monetary penalty provision prohibiting inducements to beneficiaries and should end in overutilization or
inappropriate utilization of things and services reimbursable by Federal health care programs.
In light of those EMS protocols, on May 5, 2021, pursuant to section 1135(b)(9) of the Social Security Act, the
Secretary of Health and Human Services waived certain statutory requirements concerning to Medicare
payments for ground ambulance services furnished in response to a 911 call. Generally, Medicare billing
requires such type of transportation before a ground ambulance provider can get Medicare reimbursement.
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Ambulance Transport Waiver – Cost-Sharing Obligations Updates
According to HHS, the FAQ is a complimentary answer related to ambulance providers and suppliers waiving
or write off beneficiary cost-sharing obligations causing from ground ambulance services reimbursed for
under the CMS waiver that waives certain statutory necessities relating to Medicare payment for ground
ambulance services.
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