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Anthem Changes Its Name to Elevance Health, Effective June 28, 2022

Anthem, Inc. has announced that it will change its name to Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE Ticker Symbol – ELV) effective June 28, 2022. Elevance Health states that their new name …

Behavioral Health Billing / Behavioral Health Today

Rural Substance Use Disorder Treatment Providers: Apply for Extra Funding through the HRSA

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced the availability of $13 million in funding to increase access to behavioral health …

Medical Billing & Collections

Looking Forward: Medicare Releases their New Strategy for Future Payment Models

CMS and their “Innovation Center” (CMMI) released a white paper outlining their vision for the future of Medicare payment models. The “five key pillars” of their future payment models and …

Behavioral Health Billing / COVID-19

More COVID-19 Testing and Mitigation Funding Coming Soon for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Providers and Others

From HHS.gov: As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing COVID-19 response efforts, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will invest more than $1.6 billion from the American …

Behavioral Health Billing

Cigna Behavioral Health Will Become Evernorth Behavioral Health on September 1, 2021

Starting September 1, 2021, Cigna Behavioral Health will change its name to Evernorth Behavioral Health. Providers who work with Cigna Behavioral Health will maintain the same contractual obligations, and patients …

Behavioral Health Billing / COVID-19 / Home Health Billing / Hospice Billing / Medical Billing & Collections / Skilled Nursing

The Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Deadline is Just Weeks Away! Are You Prepared?

The CARES Act, passed in March last year, included $175 billion in Provider Relief Funding (PRF). Lawmakers promised that these funds would be available to providers with no strings attached …

Medical Billing & Collections

HHS Continues to Pursue HIPAA Right of Access Rule Violators.

HHS’ Office of Civil Rights has fined yet another provider for failing to deliver a patient’s medical records in a timely fashion. From the latest HHS press release: “The Diabetes, …

Behavioral Health Billing

More Funding from American Rescue Plan Act to Expand Pediatric Mental Health Care Access

HHS announced the availability of $14.2 million from the American Rescue Plan to expand pediatric mental health care access by integrating telehealth services into pediatric primary care. The funding will …

Behavioral Health Billing / COVID-19

SAMSHA is Distributing $3 Billion in American Rescue Plan Funding

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is distributing $3 billion in American Rescue Plan funding — the largest aggregate amount of funding to date for its mental …

Medical Billing & Collections

Long Term Care Facilities: New COVID-19 Vaccination Rule from CMS!

Today CMS issued a rule that will ensure long-term care facilities and residential facilities serving clients with intellectual disabilities, educate and offer the COVID-19 vaccine to residents, clients, and staff.  …

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  • The National Suicide Prevention Hotline Transitions to Its New 988 Number on July 16th. Check Out these Resources from SAMHSA!
  • New Report from HHS’ OIG: 94% of Surveyed Opioid Treatment Programs in New Hampshire Did Not Meet Federal and State Requirements!
  • The 2023 Home Health Proposed Payment Update Rule: A Devastating Blow to the Industry.
  • Anthem Changes Its Name to Elevance Health, Effective June 28, 2022
  • Important Compliance Update for All Providers: New Guidance on HIPAA and Audio-Only Telehealth from HHS

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    • The National Suicide Prevention Hotline Transitions to Its New 988 Number on July 16th. Check Out these Resources from SAMHSA!
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    • The 2023 Home Health Proposed Payment Update Rule: A Devastating Blow to the Industry.
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    • Important Compliance Update for All Providers: New Guidance on HIPAA and Audio-Only Telehealth from HHS
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