The Last 5 Blogs

Welcome to the third in a four-part series on CMS' expectations for utilization review (UR) in an acute care hospital. In this blog, we'll discuss the procedure for denial of stays. The Condition of Participation (COP) for Utilization Review at §482.30 form the basis for discussion...

Welcome to the second in a four-part series on CMS' expectations for utilization review (UR) in an acute care hospital. In this blog, we'll discuss the required domains of a hospital's UR program. The Condition of Participation (COP) for Utilization Review at §482.30 form the basis for discussion...

Welcome to the first in a four-part series on CMS' expectations for utilization review (UR) in an acute care hospital. In this blog, we'll discuss the basic structure and requirements for a utilization review program. The Condition of Participation (COP) for Utilization Review at §482.30 form the basis for discussion...

Welcome to the last in a four-part blog series on CMS' expectations for managing contract services in a hospital. In this blog, we're going to discuss CMS expectations for integrating oversight into your hospital's quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) program…

Welcome to the third in a four-part blog series on CMS’ expectations for managing contract services in a hospital. In this blog, we’re going to discuss CMS expectations for monitoring the quality and safety of these services CMS' Conditions of Participation at §482.12(e)(1) require that your hospital’s…