Medicare auditors can request twice as many SNF medical records
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 20, 2012
Medicare recovery audit contractors (RACs) can now request twice as many resident medical records than previously allowed, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Medical records firm sues HHS over HIPAA document fees
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 11, 2018
A technology company that helps healthcare providers complete medical records requests is suing the Department of Health and Human Services over “irrational, arbitrary” HIPAA limits that cap...
RACs push back against audit improvement bills
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 06, 2013
An advocacy group for independent Medicare auditors has sharply criticized two bills that would put new controls on Recovery Audit Contractors. The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 was introduced...
Court clarifies HIPAA definition of ‘personal representative’ in ruling on Florida nursing...
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 11, 2013
Nursing home residents’ spouses and attorneys-in-fact do not necessarily meet the definition of “personal representatives” under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act,...
Senate takes up bill to improve Medicare audits, address RAC concerns
By
McKnight's Staff
May 28, 2013
A new Senate bill addresses provider concerns over the Medicare audit process, including the role of Recovery Audit Contractors. The House is also considering a version of the “Medicare Audit Improvement...