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Prior Authorization and Attachments Proposed Rules Now Published: Share your Perspectives on these Critical Regulations
Knowledge Center Written by Robert Tennant, Vice President Federal Affairs The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released two long-awaited proposed rules that will significantly impact the health care industry. December 13 saw the release of the “Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes” Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), followed about a week…
Read MorePodcast Episode 82:Early Insight on the Proposed Prior Authorization and Attachments Rules with HCSC’s Durwin Day
Knowledge Center Michael chats with Durwin Day, Health Information Manager with Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC). Durwin also is a long standing member of WEDI’s Board of Directors and is the co-chair of its Attachments Subworkgroup. Durwin offers his initial thoughts on the PA and Attachments proposed rules, the role of FHIR and a glimpse…
Read MoreOn-Demand: Insight on the Prior Authorization & Attachments Proposed Rules
Knowledge Center Featured Speakers: Alexandra Mugge, CMS Viet Nguyen, MD, HL7 Lynda Rowe, InterSystems Daniel Kalwa, CMS Subscribe to WEDI YouTube Channel
Read MoreElectronic Payments: Guiding Principles
Knowledge Center The opportunities for improved efficiency and cost-savings associated with industry adoption of the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) transaction are well established. However, despite having a national standard and supporting operating rules, compared to some other transactions ACH EFT is underutilized by the industry, with the most recent 2021 CAQH…
Read MoreSTRUGGLING WITH GFES? REVENUE CYCLE LEADERS WILL SEE NEEDED RELIEF
Knowledge Center KEY TAKEAWAYS GFEs need to cover not only the provider’s own services, but those of downstream providers expected to be needed to complete treatment. Enforcement of this part of the No Surprises Act requirement was expected to start January 1, 2023, but has now been delayed until further notice. Read More
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WEDI Comments on Proposals for Updates to X12 Transactions and New and Updated CORE Operating Rules
Knowledge Center WEDI submitted a response to a Request for Comment from the National Committee on Vital and Health Statics entitled: “Proposals for Updates to X12 Transactions and New and Updated CORE Operating Rules.” Download Comment Letter
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