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Ep. 70 – Use Caution Before Charging Patients Extra Fees

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As healthcare providers face mounting administrative burdens and tighter reimbursement rates, some are exploring the idea of charging patients for “extra” services, such as administrative tasks or added “perks.” But before...more

Ankura

Bona Fide Service Fees, Government Price Reporting, and the Inflation Reduction Act

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“Manufacturers are responsible for meeting all four parts of the definition of bona fide service fee before a fee can qualify as a bona fide service fee.” ...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

NPDB Waives Query Fees from March through May 2020

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To assist hospitals in credentialing physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Practitioner Data Bank (“NDPB”)—the federal clearinghouse for adverse action reports against physicians—has announced it is waiving...more

Baker Donelson

Fee Policies for Missed Appointments

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Providers may charge for missed appointments, but… Policies for missed-appointment fees must be clear and conspicuously posted, and are best acknowledged in writing by practice patients. However, when charging a Medicare...more

McDermott Will & Emery

CMS Announces Plans to Modernize and Update the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule

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On November 27, 2013, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services posted the final 2014 Medicare physician fee schedule and, in it, announced plans to change how and how much Medicare pays for clinical diagnostic laboratory...more

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CMS Proposes Changes to Modernize and Update the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule

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On July 8, 2013, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a pre-publication version of the 2014 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the 2014 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System Notices...more

Baker Donelson

CMS Proposes Policy and Payment Changes for the CY 2014 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

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On July 8, 2013, CMS issued a proposed rule setting forth a range of program changes and initiatives relating to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) for Calendar Year (CY) 2014. Most notably, the proposed rule announces...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

Health Care Reform Update -- July 30, 2012

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In This Issue: Implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA); Other HHS and Federal Regulatory Initiatives; Other Congressional and State Initiatives; Other Health Care News; and Hearings & Mark-ups Scheduled. ...more

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