Two Special Reports, Two Special Guests:
Expert Physician Advisor, Dr. Deepak Pahuja
Returned to Our Show:
Common Misconceptions in Admission Decisions
Hear Dr. Pahuja’s Latest Recommendations to Dispel Them
Get the Handouts & Watch the Replay Here
Joining us this week was Dr. Deepak Pahuja, CEO & CMO at Aerolib Healthcare Solutions.
Dr. Pahuja has been on our show before, and returns with new insights for operating under the 2 Midnight Rule – especially concerning the many misconceptions that he sees, working with hospitals and other physicians, when making decisions about admission status.
To illustrate, Dr. Pahuja presented a scenario with several days of events, and then went over the initial and subsequent decisions made by those involved, as well as his assessment of what was right/wrong about those decisions. There was also some lively responses from the audience!
Finally, I asked him to give a brief review of his latest edition of his company’s DVD, Aerolib Physician Advisor`s Guide DVD – a coaching tool for physician advisors, case managers, and anyone else who needs to work with documentation for medical necessity.
Dr. Pahuja graciously granted a 20% Discount off the normal price for his DVD.
You can get the DVD here for just $400 – instead of $495.
PLUS
Changes Suggested in FY2015 OPPS Proposed Rule

Bill Malm, NC RN CMAS reports on the CY2015 OPPS & FPS Proposed Rules
Our Audit Specialist, Bill Malm, ND RN CMAS gave a fairly comprehensive report on the most recent posted OPPS & FPS changes.
Just as in his previous concise, insightful reports on CMS’ proposed and final rules, this was another fine overview of what you need to know about NOW.
Highlights:
- Additions to Chronic Care Management
- Inclusion of anesthesia in screening colonoscopies
- Payment changes will go through notice and public comment prior to 2016 adoption
- Changes to the Quality Reporting Initiatives
Watch the Video, get Handouts, Fact Sheets and slides below
Included for Handouts this week were lots of useful documents:
Federal Register version of CMS-1613-P OPPS & APC Proposed Rule
2015 PFS Proposed Rule Fact Sheet
2015 OPPS Proposed Rule Summary
2015 Ancillary Packaging Proposed
2015 NPRM Addendum
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