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Angela Sorbelli, J.D., LL.M, MBA, CHC

The Coronavirus Public Health Emergency (PHE) is coming to an end. What happens now?

What happens to the Healthcare Industry once the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency (PHE) comes to an end? In this workshop we will share insights with hospital staff, from the front lines to the executive level, as to what is looming on the horizon as the healthcare...
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CMS Gives Clear Indication the Public Health Emergency Will Soon End. What does this mean for you?

By Angela Sorbelli, J.D., LL.M, MBA, CHC On April 7, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Press Release detailing the beginning of the phase-out activity for the temporary emergency waivers that have been in effect since the beginning...
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“Looking into My Crystal Ball”​ – The End is Near…for the 1135 Waivers To Expire

he United States has been in a state of Public Health Emergency (PHE) due to the coronavirus pandemic since January 2020. Section 319 of the Public Health Services (PHS) Act grants the authority to declare and re-evaluate the need for the PHE to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, who reviews the emergency declaration every 90-days and determines whether an extension is warranted.

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2022 Medicare Sequestration Considerations

Overview In a late 2021 legislative session, Congressional activity resulted in a little bit of breathing room for hospitals after the New Year. In a bipartisan vote by Senate late last week, legislation was passed that mitigates nearly 10% Medicare reimbursement cuts...
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“Looking into My Crystal Ball”​ – The End is Near…for the 1135 Waivers To Expire

Apr 7, 2022

he United States has been in a state of Public Health Emergency (PHE) due to the coronavirus pandemic since January 2020. Section 319 of the Public Health Services (PHS) Act grants the authority to declare and re-evaluate the need for the PHE to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, who reviews the emergency declaration every 90-days and determines whether an extension is warranted.

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CMS Doubles Down on Their Expectation for Price Transparency

CMS Doubles Down on Their Expectation for Price Transparency

Nov 17, 2021

On November 2, 2021, CMS released the anticipated CY 2022 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System Final Rule (CMS-1753-FC), finalizing this year’s Medicare payment rates for hospital outpatient and ASC as well including regulatory guidance regarding several high profile policies for hospitals providing outpatient services. CMS evaluated industry feedback to the proposed modifications, including halting the elimination of the Inpatient Only list (IPO), broadening the impact of the Hospital Price Transparency Rule, and other updates.

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