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CMS Issues Its First Hospital Price Transparency Fines: Is Your Hospital Ready for an Audit?
On June 7, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) imposed its first civil monetary penalties for violations of the Hospital Price Transparency Rule when it issued fines of more than $1 million …..
CMS’ Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Reinstated for Louisiana’s Healthcare Facilities
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities that participate in Medicare and Medicaid (collectively Healthcare Facilities) are once again required to comply with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) COVID-19 vaccine mandate. On Jan. 13, …..
Fourth Time’s a Charm? HHS Amends CARES Act Reporting Guidance…Again
On June 11, 2021, HHS amended its reporting timeline for providers who received more than $10,000 in aggregate payments through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and …..
Navigating HHS’ COVID-19 Testing and Treatment for the Uninsured Program: The 5 Basics that Providers Should Know
Five Critical Things Providers Should Know Regarding HHS’ COVID-19 Testing and Treatment for the Uninsured Program Although it has been more than a year since HHS declared a public health emergency, providers are still struggling …..
Third Time’s a Charm? HHS Amends CARES Act Reporting Guidance … Again
On Jan. 15, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) amended its reporting timeline for providers who received more than $10,000 in aggregate payments through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security …..
Is Your Hospital Ready for the Price Transparency Rule?
Starting Jan. 1, 2021, CMS will require hospitals to publicly list their standard charges available in multiple consumer-friendly formats. The stated goal of the Hospital Price Transparency Rule under Section 2718(e) of the Public Health …..