Becker's Healthcare December 20, 2022
CMS has proposed a rule that could save a projected $454 million a year in administrative costs by adopting standards for “healthcare attachments” transactions, such as medical charts, X-rays and provider notes that document physician referrals and office or telemedicine visits.
The proposed modifications to HIPAA transactions would support healthcare claims and prior authorization proceedings, standards for electronic signatures used with healthcare attachments transactions and update the standard for the referral certification and authorization transaction, according to the agency.
“Healthcare providers are often forced to use manual processes such as mail, fax or internet web portals when they respond to requests from health plans, leading to delays and less time for patient care,” CMS...
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