Provider Relief Fund Update
Background Information: The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act that was signed by the President on March 27, 2020 included a Provider Relief Fund Payment provision of […]
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CMS Releases First Payments From CARES Act Provider Relief Fund
CMS Releases First Payments From CARES Act Provider Relief Fund The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the first $30 billion of the $100 billion Provider Relief Fund […]
Health Care Funding Initiatives and Regulatory Relief Due to Coronavirus
Information is changing daily, if not hourly, and it is increasing hard to keep up especially for healthcare providers who are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is […]
HW&Co. Revenue Cycle COVID-19 Updates
At HW&Co., we understand that COVID-19 is creating unique revenue cycle challenges. Below, we have compiled some important updates to help you make sense of recent changes. Rest assured, we […]
HW&Co. Revenue Cycle COVID-19 Updates
HW&Co. understands that as Long Term Care providers, your team is facing new challenges on a daily basis. If you need more support, our Revenue Cycle department can assist with […]
HW&Co. COVID-19 Healthcare Updates
An update for healthcare providers. As a healthcare provider, you’re on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. You’re dealing with constant changes from federal, state, and local authorities. You’re juggling […]
January 1, 2020 Ohio SNF Medicaid Rates
Medicaid rates for Ohio nursing facilities were recalculated on January 1, 2020, to reflect: Semi-annual case-mix adjustment using the average of the June 30, 2019, and September 30, 2019, Medicaid […]
2020 Part B Fee Schedules & Industry Updates
With the New Year upon us, HW&Co. would like to wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. As always, the New Year brings many changes to the Long-Term […]
October 2019 Five-Star Ratings and New Abuse Notification
The release of the October Five-Star ratings observed a few more revisions to the system effecting nursing facilities (NF). Although not as significant as what was experienced in April 2019, […]
Healthcare data breaches can threaten your financial well-being
Like many sectors of the economy, the healthcare industry regularly suffers data breaches. Healthcare analytics company Protenus has found that nearly 32 million patient records were breached between January and […]
PDPM Rates Now Available!
CMS Issues FY 2020 Medicare SNF PDPM Rates Effective October 1, 2019 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the final rule updating Medicare rates for skilled nursing […]
July 2019 Five-Star Ratings: No Change for 70% Of Nursing Facilities
The July Five-Star Quality Ratings for nursing facilities (NF) show that 70% of facilities had no change in star ratings. This comes one quarter after major changes to the rating […]
