Episode 198 - News Update, Responsible Adult, HIPAA Issues, Site Neutral Payments and Focus on Payment Cycle Controls and Fraud with Alex Pirotta of triValence - September 12, 2023 - a podcast by John Goehle

On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry, Review requirements for patients to go home with a responsible Adult, discuss HIPAA Issues related to AI Assistants like Siri and Alexa, Review recent discussions related to Site Neutral Payments and in our Focus Segment, discuss Payment Cycle Controls and Fraud and Abuse with Alex Pirotta of triValence.

This episode is sponsored by triValence.

 

Notes and Resources from this Episode:

Impact of Possible government shutdown:

• https://www.crfb.org/papers/government-shutdowns-qa-everything-you-should-know#whatservicesaffected

AI (Alexa and Siri) and HIPAA:

• https://news.northeastern.edu/2020/07/14/are-alexa-siri-and-cortana-recording-your-private-conversations/

Pain Awareness Month:

• https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/press-releases/2023/three-tips-for-managing-pain-after-surgery/

AHA Response to Site Neutral Payments:

• https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2023-08-02-aha-letter-editor-site-neutral-payment-policies-fail-account-site-differences

triValence:

• Alex Pirrotta - alex.pirrotta@trivalence.com


• https://www.trivalence.com/

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• Conditions for Coverage:

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  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf
  
  
  
  


• Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM)
  • https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf
  
  
  • https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-ambulatory-surgical-centers-appendix-l-state-operations-manual-som
  
  
  
  


• Policy & Memos to States and Regions
  • CMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices.
  
  
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