The Basics The Hospital PRICE Transparency Rule was first implemented by Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on...
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TEAMing up for Better Care: CMS’s Latest Quality Measure Impacting IPPS Hospital Orthopedics
What is the TEAM In April of this year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a proposed update to...
CMS THA/TKA PRO-PM | 3 Reports You Must Have
It is imperative for organizations impacted by CMS’ THA/TKA PRO-PM to track PROM capture rate and functional improvement...
OAS CAHPS | What ASCs And HOPDs Should Know
Navigating OAS CAHPS in ASCs and HOPDs In the rapidly evolving landscape of outpatient and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs),...
Breaking Down the CMS Final Rule: The PRO-PM For Outpatient THA/TKA
On November 2, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized the Outpatient Prospective Payment System...
Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Overview
Overview of Medicare OPPS and ASC Proposed Rulings The Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and...
Understanding the Inpatient Prospective Payment System
Explore CMS’ IPPS, its impact on hospitals and patient care, quality programs, challenges, staffing, and more.
Introduction to CMS’s CY 2024 OPPS/ASC Proposed Rule & THA/TKA PRO-PM
July 13, 2023, CMS released the Calendar Year (CY) 2024 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory...
Getting Smart About FHIR
Anyone that has ever worked in or been the recipient of healthcare knows how frustrating it is to see a doctor at one location...
CMS’ PRO-PM in the IPPS | Q&A
A compilation of questions from hospital administration on CMS’ PRO performance measure in the 2023 Hospital IPPS Ruling in a Q&A format.
Patient Consent: Protocols When Collecting Outcome Data
If you have any experience with or in the healthcare field, you likely have encountered the importance of informed consent. When...
CMS’s FY 2023 Hospital IPPS: A Simplified Breakdown of the PRO-PM
An in-depth exploration of the eligibility criteria, methodology and submission process for CMS’s THA/TKA PRO-PM.