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Mitigating Serious Fall Risks and Associated Costs and Injuries with AI-Driven Motion Sensor Technology

HIT Consultant

According to a study in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society , non-fatal falls cost an estimated $50 billion in medical expenses, while fatal falls account for an estimated $754 million. can be attributed to falls, including approximately six percent of Medicare and eight percent of Medicaid expenditures.

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June 2023 MedPAC Report to the Congress: Medicare and the Health Care Delivery System

Briggs Healthcare

The second report, prepared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to here as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services/Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (CMS/ASPE) report), was issued in July 2022. The first report, completed by the Commission, was submitted to the Congress in 2016.

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HCPCS vs CPT: Everything You Need to Know

Etactics

These codes assist healthcare workers in reporting different medical procedures and services to health insurance programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid. HCPCS Code Structure The HCPCS exists in the public domain created by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. H Codes - Rehabilitative services. Anesthesia. Laboratory.

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National Care Coordination Standards for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN): Proceedings from the National Forum on Care Coordination for CYSHCN

NASHP

This substandard access to quality care can lead to poor health outcomes.[6]. have a special health care need, and an estimated 44 percent of CYSHCN are enrolled in Medicaid.[7] public health, Medicaid, mental health) and other stakeholders (e.g., Training CHWs in core components of care coordination.

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Behavioral Health System Modernization along the Continuum

NASHP

States such as Texas, Wyoming , and New Jersey are adopting Medicaid reimbursement of collaborative care services and are addressing capacity to transition to CoCM. People with COD are significantly more likely to be arrested , with a disproportionate impact on women and Black adults. An action plan dashboard tracks targets.

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CMS Promotes Competition, Transparency, Health Equity and More in the CY2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule

Sheppard Health Law

On November 6, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released the contract year 2025 proposed rule for Medicare Advantage (“MA”) organizations and Part D sponsors (the “Proposed Rule”). 2] A NOMNC ordinarily outlines the appeal process as well as a deadline by which an enrollee should submit his/her appeal. [3]

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National Care Coordination Standards for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Implementation Guide

NASHP

Care Coordination Workforce. Care Transitions. public health, Medicaid, mental health) and other stakeholders (e.g., health plans, providers, families of CYSHCN) in using, adapting, and implementing the National Care Coordination Standards for CYSHCN to develop or improve care coordination systems.