Category: Hospital

Electronic Claims Attachment Rules

Electronic Claims Attachment Rules for Healthcare Providers

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released new electronic claims attachment rules aimed at streamlining healthcare administrative processes and standardizing electronic data transmission. These changes are set to impact providers, payers, and clearinghouses across the United States. This guide will walk you through the details of the new rules, their implications, and […]
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HIPAA Security Rule updates

Healthcare Cybersecurity: Proposed Updates to the HIPAA Security Rule

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at strengthening the HIPAA Security Rule. If finalized, these HIPAA Security Rule updates will significantly impact the healthcare sector. HHS has highlighted that healthcare breaches pose far greater risks than breaches in other industries. In announcing the […]
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CMS Finalizes MPFS with 2.9% Medicare Physician Pay Cuts

CMS Finalizes MPFS with 2.9% Medicare Physician Pay Cuts

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized its 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, which includes a 2.9% Medicare Physician Pay Cuts to physician payments. This decision, despite opposition from major industry groups, will impact healthcare providers and potentially patient access to care. The rule also includes several positive provisions, such as expanded […]
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60% of Consumers seek Healthcare Price Transparency

60% of Consumers seek Healthcare Price Transparency

A survey shows that 60% of consumers who look for pricing information seek answers from their insurance companies, but healthcare price transparency should still be a priority for providers. Not many consumers are asking how much healthcare services cost but among those who do, they are seeking answers primarily from their insurance companies, according to […]
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