Medicare & Medicaid
Failing to initially show a positive test result for a coronavirus patient could lead to appeals and administrative headaches.
At stake is $3.2 billion in revenue for a one-day length of stay as 80% of revenue for all services is in joint replacement.
Navigators are part of a wide array of options for consumers seeking assistance with enrolling in health coverage.
The new rule also requires hospitals to provide COVID-19 cases and related data to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The flexibilities have been made available to "enhance payment" for nursing homes that have implemented COVID-19 infection-control practices.
The group said these actions are being taken at a time when hospitals are in the midst of a crucial pandemic response.
Hospitals say revenue from the 340B program is essential, while others contend the original law is being abused.
The drugs were wasted because of the purchase of single-dose vials of medication, study says.
The guidance requires providers to document a positive COVID-19 test result in the medical record.
Eligible hospitals will receive 2.5% of their net revenue from patient care starting next week.