The goal of the Two-Midnight Rule, originally introduced under traditional Medicare Part A, was to reduce hospital admissions and to ensure the appropriate use of inpatient versus outpatient observation status. Here are some challenges and best practices. The post Navigating Medicare Advantage Compliance One Year After the Two-Midnight Rule appeared first on MedCity News.
KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner and national public health correspondent Amy Maxmen discussed the impact of federal cuts on public health on Connecticut Public Radio’s “The Wheelhouse” on April 9. Click here to hear Rovner and Maxmen on “The Wheelhouse” Rovner also discussed the recent staff cuts and reorganization of the Department…
CMS recently announced that payments to Medicare Advantage plans will increase by 5.06%, drawing support from payer advocates. The post Payer Advocates Applaud 5% MA Payment Increase appeared first on MedCity News.
Healthcare staff are finding Artera’s AI agents helpful and easy to use after six months of real-world deployment. One of these copilots helps staff manage patient communications faster and more accurately, and the other gives providers access to data to better tailor their patient outreach efforts. The post Why 100+ Providers Are Using Artera’s AI…
The FDA laid out a three-year roadmap to phase out animal toxicity testing in drug research. In addition to organoids and lab-on-a-chip tests, the agency is encouraging drug companies to use computer simulations and artificial intelligence to predict drug behavior. The post FDA Phase Out of Animal Test Requirements for Drugs Begins With Biologics appeared…
Rural hospital leaders are questioning whether they can continue to afford to do business with Medicare Advantage companies, and some say the only way to maintain services and protect patients is to end their contracts with the private insurers. Medicare is the main federal health insurance program for people 65 or older. Participants can enroll…
Senior care innovations offer a glimpse of what is to come while providing useful lessons for the broader healthcare sector. Successful AI-enabled technologies will improve outcomes, ease burdens, and increase autonomy. The post What Senior Care Can Teach Us About AI’s Future in Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.
Newscasts deliver reports of plane crashes, political turmoil, mass layoffs, rising food prices, and unexpected public health alerts at an increasing pace. In what used to be predictable routines – planning meals, commuting to work, taking kids to school – people across the country now sense an undercurrent of apprehension. The post One Nation, Under…
On Monday, April 7, Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in the US District Court for Northern Texas ruled to overturn key elements of a Biden administration rule that established the first-ever minimum staffing ratios for nursing facilities.
[Sponsored] Finding the best analytics tools for health care revenue management can revolutionize operational processes. Compare the leading software options to discover helpful team resources. The post The Top 6 Best Analytics Tools for Health Care Revenue in 2025 appeared first on MedCity News.