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Medicare Advantage Organization Non-Compliance with The Two-Midnight Rule Findings

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AppriseMD hospital utilization review data for the first two months of 2024 shows that Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs) are denying claims that would have been approved under Traditional Medicare. BACKGROUND MAOs must adhere to the same guidelines as Traditional Medicare as per the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) 2024 rule 4201-F. MAOs can […]

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Payer Claim Denials & Medicare Advantage Organizations Market Share

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Medicare Advantage (MA) plans traditionally implement more restrictive medical necessity requirements than Traditional Medicare. They also produce a higher denial rate than all other payer categories combined, according to Crowe.  This leaves hospitals investing more time and resources into ensuring appropriate reimbursement. MA plans already account for a generous portion of Medicare plans in the US, and

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The Impetus Behind the 2024 CMS Final Rule

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Arising from concerns that the Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs) were delaying and denying services and reimbursement, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented 4201-F at the beginning of 2024. This rule was initiated after the publication of a report in April 2022 by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), a division of

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CMS Proposed Rule Changes for MA Patients

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CMS proposed rule impacts how hospitals determine LOS for MA patients   The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently proposed rule changes (CMS-4201) that could have a significant impact on how hospital utilization management determines level of care for Medicare Advantage patients. The proposed rule1 reflects the agency’s focus on increasing transparency, improving health

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