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Alert Apr 02, 2020
COVID-19 Crisis – Road Map for Navigating Key Physician Compensation Issues
The COVID-19 pandemic response efforts will create a surge of demand for providers within relevant disciplines, while social distancing and stay-at-home practices likely will reduce demand for nonemergency patient services. Read on for ways to…
Alert Apr 01, 2020
New Provider Requirements for Pricing of Diagnostic Testing
Section 6001 of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act requires private health insurance to cover testing for the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the incidence of COVID-19 (COVID-19) without imposing cost sharing, e.g., deductibles, coinsurance or…
Alert Apr 01, 2020
Update on Coding & Reporting of COVID-19 Codes
As the COVID-19 crisis increases in the U.S., guidance on how to code and report the virus has become a point of interest for those in the health information field. Read on for the latest published coding information.
Alert Mar 23, 2020
HIPAA Privacy & COVID-19: Remaining Compliant During an Emergency
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services announced the placement of a limited HIPAA waiver, which allows HIPAA-covered entities to disclose protected health information during a disease outbreak…
Alert Mar 20, 2020
Interim Coding Guidance for COVID-19 & More
Proper coding is imperative for treatment and reporting processes related to COVID-19. The CDC recently issued interim guidance on this topic. Read on for details.
Alert Mar 17, 2020
CMS Announces Hospital-Specific Waivers & Flexibilities for COVID-19 Response
CMS recently announced significant actions and regulatory flexibilities to help healthcare providers and states respond to and contain the spread of COVID-19. Read on for more details.
Alert Jan 23, 2020
340B Nongovernmental Hospital Eligibility Lacks Oversight
The U.S. Government Accountability Office recently issued a report calling for increased oversight of nongovernmental hospitals participating in the 340B Drug Pricing Program and offered recommendations for improvement. Read on for more details.
Webinar Jan 09, 2020
New Year, New Standard: Lease Implementation Examples & Solutions
It’s already 2020! Now is the time to plan for implementing GASB 87, Leases. Join us for an insightful webinar designed to help Texas governmental hospitals prepare for this significant update. We'll walk through common lease scenarios and help you…
Alert Oct 24, 2019
The Hospice Medicare Final Rule for FY 2020 Is Here
CMS recently implemented the fiscal year 2020 hospice Medicare final rule, addressing changes to hospice payment rates and cap amounts, election statements and more. Read on for an in-depth overview of the ruling.
Alert Oct 23, 2019
How Your Support Could Impact PDGM
Under the Patient-Driven Groupings Model, CMS has proposed to significantly reduce the rates for anticipated industry behaviors. In response, legislation has been introduced that seeks to prohibit rate reductions based on assumptions before payment…
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Simply Tax Podcast
Simply Tax cuts through the static of the tax world and doesn’t waste your time by needlessly tossing around 10-dollar terms and citing code sections. Host Damien Martin has a knack for boiling down complex issues for business professionals who need a trusted advisor to help strengthen their tax mind.
Tax Reform Resource Center
BKD’s tax professionals will continually provide up-to-date information on industry-specific tax reform.
The Link — Long Term Care News, Articles & Information
As the Long-Term Care industry becomes increasingly complex, our educational hub offers practical insights and best practice tools. Read our latest news, articles and information or subscribe to BKD’s Long Term Care newsletter.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center
BKD has created a Coronavirus (COVID-19) resource center where we’ll provide updates and information about how businesses and individuals can deal with the financial effects of the global pandemic. Find out more here.
