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Joint Commission Updates Medication Management Element of Performance

The Joint Commission is enhancing provider Element of Performance (“EP”) protocols regarding patient medications in response to the nation’s ongoing opioid crisis. Specifically, the Joint Commission has revised its Medication Management (MM) EPs “to…

Interim Study Committee on Public Health - September 2017

The Interim Study Committee on Public Health, Behavioral Health, and Human Services (“Committee”) met on September 28, 2017, to discuss the following topics:  1) Potential improvements to the INSPECT program; and 2) the shortage of health care…

CMS Emergency Preparedness Final Rule Nears Implementation Date

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have devastated our nation in recent weeks and significantly impacted health care facilities in the affected areas. To better address preparedness for disasters such as Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the Centers for Medicare…

CMS Site Visit Verification Process Completed by Hired Hand

A quick peek at CMS’ FY 2018 budget (and beyond) indicates that CMS is investing heavily in rules enforcement.[1] Encouraged by a Fraud Prevention System return on investment of $11.50 for every $1.00 spent[2], CMS sees enhanced enforcement as a…

Small Employers: HRAs Are Available To You

If you are a small employer currently planning for open enrollment and faced with ever-rising healthcare costs, you should read this article for an alternative solution.  Likewise, if you are an employer that used to provide a health reimbursement…