What is a False Claims Act investigation?
What is the False Claims Act? The False Claims Act (FCA) was established in 1863 during the Civil War to combat fraud and abuse perpetrated by…
Tips for avoiding hospice election form denials
What is a hospice election statement? A hospice election statement is a condition of payment under Medicare. For a patient to be eligible to receive hospice…
What is the Hospice Election Statement requirement?
To receive hospice services under the Medicare benefit, a patient or his authorized representative must elect hospice care. If the patient or authorized representative elects to…
Medicare Credit Balance Report
What is Medicare credit balance? A Medicare credit balance represents a Medicare overpayment to a provider due to patient billing error or claims processing error that must…
Hospice Acronym Alphabet Soup
Are you confused by the Acronym Alphabet Soup? Does the never ending list of acronyms used in the hospice and healthcare industry leave you confused? Are…