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WASHINGTON, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems (NAPHS) today released a new study by The Moran Company that is the first to examine readmission patterns within inpatient psychiatric facilities (IPFs) paid under the Medicare IPF prospective payment system (IPF PPS). Two types of facilities are included in the IPF PPS: 1) freestanding psychiatric IPFs (both governmental and nongovernmental) and 2) hospital-based ("distinct...
While ACOs are here to stay, there's still "cause for pause," he tells audience EMERYVILLE, Calif., May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- "ACOs are an inexorable part of the "fee-for-value train" that has left the station," Ken Perez, MedeAnalytics' senior vice president of marketing and director of healthcare policy, told a gathering of executives at the 4(th) Annual Becker's Hospital Review Annual Meeting held May 9-11 at the Westin Michigan Avenue, Chicago. "They're here to stay, but it...
Recently published by Atlantic Information Services, The Medicare Compliance Toolkit contains a wide-ranging set of “how-to” compliance tools covering everything from coding, billing, documentation and reimbursement to Recovery Audit Contractors and OIG audits. Washington, DC (PRWEB) May 10, 2013 Industry-leading health business information publisher Atlantic Information Services, Inc. (AIS) is pleased to announce the release of its newest special report, The Medicare Compliance...
Combination Strengthens Shared Commitment to Medicaid Managed Care, Ability to Thrive in the Emerging Exchange Marketplace TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and SCHENECTADY, N.Y., May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MVP Health Care(®) (MVP) and Hudson Health Plan (Hudson) announced today that they have signed an agreement under which Hudson, a Tarrytown-based Medicaid managed care organization, will join the MVP family of companies. Both Hudson and MVP are nationally recognized not-for-profit health plans....
Selection of Citizens Medical Center on list of “America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Experience in Orthopedics” is based on women’s preferences, recommendation rating and clinical excellence. Victoria, TX (PRWEB) May 08, 2013 Citizens Medical Center received the Women’s Choice Award® distinguishing it as one of the 2013 America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Experience in Orthopedics. The award is based on robust criteria that include female patient satisfaction...
Allsup explains importance of documenting medical treatment when seeking Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, including those with chronic back pain. Belleville, IL (PRWEB) May 08, 2013 A recent study finds that chronic lower back pain may be alleviated by osteopathic manipulation, a treatment that includes moving muscles and joints with gentle pressure, stretching and resistance. Allsup, a nationwide provider of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) representation,...
Health Insurance Guaranteed, a supplemental health insurance company, announces increase of Medigap enrollment. Miami, FL (PRWEB) May 08, 2013 Medicare supplement (Medigap) insurance is private health insurance designed to supplement Medicare. It offers coverage, at varying levels, for the significant out-of-pocket costs that aren’t covered by Medicare, such as deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. Medigap coverage allows seniors and younger Medicare enrollees with disabilities -...
The Corporate Whistle Blower Center is now urging nursing home managers, or administrators to call them if their facility is involved in major up coding, and or bundling of Medicare bills, provided its at last over $500,000 for each of the last two years, because there really can be significant whistleblower rewards for this kind of information, provided the whistleblower's proof is substantial, and easy to see. For more information nursing home executives, administrators, or managers...
Health Data Vision, Inc. releases Medical Record Review Validation Wizard to maximize chart review time for health plans. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 09, 2013 Health Data Vision, Inc. (HDVI), a healthcare analytics company that provides a SaaS platform for medical records analysis, has announced the release of a new feature that automatically generates Medical Record Review Validation (MRRV) Audit response packages for Health Plans. This MRRV Wizard feature was officially released on...
Allsup raises awareness about fibromyalgia, a debilitating chronic pain condition Belleville, Ill. (PRWEB) May 09, 2013 National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day is May 12, and Allsup wants those who suffer from the debilitating condition to know help is available in coping with fibromyalgia and qualifying for Social Security Disability Insurance(SSDI) benefits. Allsup, which provides SSDI representation, veterans disability appeal and Medicare plan selection services, joins organizations...
