Proposed rules from HHS could change what’s accepted and what’s not in today’s expanding continuum of care On Oct. 9, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released proposed rules that would revamp parts of the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law. The proposed rules are intended to protect against overutilization of medical services while giving … [Read more...]
Sell waived molecular tests? Your customers will face some changes in April
Bobbi Pritt, MD, chair of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) microbiology committee, answers Repertoire’s questions about upcoming changes for CAP-accredited laboratories, coming up in April. Approximately 15,500 labs in the U.S. are accredited by a CMS-approved accreditation organization. Around 6,300 of those labs are CAP accredited. The CAP recently announce … [Read more...]
Get ready for flu season!
Baseball season may be ending (…well, over for us Braves fans), but flu season is just starting! Get caught up on everything you need to know about this year’s flu season – from the new testing methods available to codes and reimbursement changes. In this 10-minute podcast, Scott Adams talks with Jonathan Overbey, director of corporate relations and business development for … [Read more...]
Coming up short?
Supply disruption related to EtO plant closures difficult to measure Questions remain this fall about the capacity of commercial EtO sterilization facilities. The anticipated reopening of the Atlanta, Georgia, facility of Sterigenics was still on hold at press time due to drawn-out discussions with Cobb County officials about fire codes and other regulations, a … [Read more...]
The Point-of-Care Ecosystem
Creating a digital ecosystem at the point of care As healthcare delivery becomes more complex and complicated, having a digital ecosystem helps to reduce the complexity and streamline workflows for both the provider and the patient. In this podcast, Repertoire Publisher Scott Adams and Jon Wells, chief commercial officer for Midmark, talk about the “digital … [Read more...]
Oral medication for Type 2 diabetes approved
Patients have a new oral option to treat their Type 2 diabetes. Rybelsus (semaglutide) is the first glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) receptor protein treatment approved for use in the United States that does not need to be injected. The approval of Rybelsus was granted to Novo Nordisk in September. Until now, GLP-1s have only been available as injectables, said Louis H. … [Read more...]
Providers tell suppliers how it is
Issues on the table at HIDA Streamlining Healthcare CHICAGO – Sept. 25, 2019 – What’s top of mind for providers is often top of mind for their distributors too. How about the two getting together to achieve some peace of mind? Providers appear to be open to the idea, especially as health systems expand and become more complex to manage. That much was … [Read more...]
Walmart opens its first “Walmart Health” center
Forbes reported that Walmart opened its first 10,00 square-foot “Walmart Health” in Dallas, Georgia on Friday, Sept. 13. The center features an array of primary medical services, dental care and behavioral health services as part of a new model expected to eventually be replicated in other markets. “We are creating a super center for basic healthcare services,” Sean Slovenski, … [Read more...]
AORN calls for warming devices for all surgical patients
DENVER – Sept. 18, 2019 -- New AORN guidelines released this summer call for all surgical patients to receive some form of hypothermia prevention, with the OR team making the selection on a case-by-case basis. AORN is the Association for periOperative Registered Nurses. Based in Denver, the association has more than 40,000 members. “We see facilities that use a single … [Read more...]
E-visits addressed with new CPT® codes
CHICAGO – Sept. 11, 2019 -- Six new CPT® codes for 2020 reflect the growth of non-visual digital evaluation services, that is, electronic health records and patient portals. What’s more, for the first time, the CPT code set for 2020 will include two codes to support self-measured blood pressure monitoring. The CPT Editorial Panel “agreed that the expanded use of … [Read more...]