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Today's podcast takes a closer look at the just released 2022 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and ASC Payment System Final Rule (FR). Take a listen!

​There's no doubt about it: Nicholas Cage is one of America's finest actors. In fact, he is so good at his craft that he has been among Hollywood's highest-paid personalities, amassing at one point $150 million in acting fees. That's quite a chunk of change. However, the Academy Award winner lost much of his fortune due to questionable spending habits. It wasn't like his National Treasure was Gone in Sixty Seconds, but over a period of time he eventually found himself broke and in trouble wit...

Breakdown of how the CARES Act funds were distributed to hospitals due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The No Surprise Act Final Rule initiated some "surprised" reactions from various healthcare organizations. Today's podcast takes a closer look.

This episode breaks down the No Surprises Act final rule (FR) which further defines provisions of the previously passed bill which aims to protect beneficiaries from unexpectedly high medical bills. This FR outlines a new independent dispute resolution process, good faith estimate requirements and patient/provider dispute resolution process for uninsured individuals. Take a listen!

Senators and U.S. representatives cannot come up with everything on their own. They have a staff and a team of legal experts who help craft and review legislation. But that's not all they have. They depend, in large measure, on advice and counsel coming from those who are experts in a particular field. In other words, they give ear to lobbyists, often allowing such individuals to help write provisions that become law. It is with this dynamic in mind, that we provide you with today's article.