tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2020 Issue Q1

Compliance: Prep Your Staff for Disaster With These Tips

Reminder: CR modifier isn’t just for natural disasters. The earthquakes in Puerto Rico are a reminder that natural disasters are not just seasonal events but can hit at any time, anywhere. And with weather-related catastrophes on the rise, you must prepare in advance for any possible outcome. Context: On Jan. 8, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar issued a public health emergency (PHE) for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico after a series of earthquakes rocked the island. “These actions and flexibilities are retroactive to Dec. 28, 2019,” mentions HHS in a release...

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