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CMS Announces “BPCI Advanced”

[01/10/18]

Posted on January 10, 2018 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) announced its long-awaited “BPCI Advanced” model on January 9. The model – which is voluntary – will initially include 29 inpatient clinical episodes and 3 outpatient clinical episodes (a list of the 32 clinical episodes can be found here). BPCI Advanced Participants must elect to be... READ MORE

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CMS Proposes Significant Changes to the CJR Model and the Cancellation of the AMI, CABG and SHFFT Episode Payment Models

[08/16/17]

Posted on August 16, 2017 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

On August 15, 2017, CMS released for public inspection a proposed rule that would: Cancel the AMI, CABG and SHFFT episode payment models that are currently scheduled to begin on January 1, 2018. Cancel the cardiac rehabilitation incentive payment program that is currently scheduled to begin on January 1, 2018. Revise various aspects of... READ MORE

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Three Supply Chain Strategies to Impact the Bottom Line

[01/13/17]

Posted on January 13, 2017 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

The supply chain continues to be the second largest and fastest growing expense for health care systems, second only to labor costs, making this an area of untapped cost savings opportunity and an area ripe for leveraging supply chain as a strategic driver of savings. Because the procurement of goods and services impacts nearly... READ MORE

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