CMS recently issued guidance in response to COVID-19 and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), which further expands the use of telemedicine and virtual communication technology to broaden patient access to health care…

CMS has released guidance that officially recognizes dialysis in a nursing home setting, meaning skilled nursing facilities can broaden their approved services to include hemodialysis for residents. This offers both operational benefits for the…

CMS has waived the Social Security Act’s Section 1812(f) requirement for a three-day hospitalization for coverage of a skilled nursing facility stay. Continue reading for more details on how this will affect your organization.

According to new guidance from CMS, certain telehealth restrictions have been lifted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to greater healthcare access for many. Read on for additional information that may affect your rural health clinic or FQHC.

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.

To help skilled nursing facilities respond to and limit the spread of COVID-19, CMS recently waived the three-day inpatient hospital stay. Continue reading for more details on the waiver and how to qualify.

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.

Is your medical practice prepared to implement the revised evaluation and management (E/M) documentation and coding guidelines effective January 1, 2021? Join BKD’s health care performance advisors as they provide an update on the significant change…

Being prepared to meet the complex requirements in CMS’ final rule by January 1, 2021, can seem daunting. We’ve developed a checklist and timeline to assist you in the implementation process.

CMS is looking for public comments on a survey to examine certain cost information for hospitals that participate in the 340B Drug Pricing Program. Read on for details and deadlines.