Today is International Patient Safety Day! Declared by the World Health Organization, the annual observance is a time to reflect upon and reaffirm our shared commitment to safe, equitable, high quality care for all. World Patient Safety Day 2024 has been dedicated to “Improving diagnosis for patient safety” with the slogan “Get it right, make it safe!”. This year’s campaign highlights the critical importance of correct and timely diagnoses in ensuring patient safety. Learn more here:
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We are a team of practical thinkers and passionate legal minds who understand the intricacies of the healthcare landscape. We exclusively represent healthcare providers and often serve as an extension of their business office. Our deep industry knowledge allows us to anticipate challenges, translate regulations into actionable insights, and guide our clients toward optimal outcomes with a rare empathy for the realities they face. Through complex claim appeals, litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings, Wolfe Pincavage has recovered over $200,000,000 for its clients. The tech-savvy and data-centric firm has also implemented process improvements and negotiated favorable contract language, enhancing our clients’ ability to protect their revenue. Wolfe Pincavage is comprised of a tight-knit and collaborative team that ensures our clients’ needs are met with the collective expertise of our culturally diverse and accomplished backgrounds.
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Updates
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The Wall Street Journal interviewed Kaiser Permanente's AI chief, Dr. Daniel Yang on the transformative power of AI in healthcare — as well as its limitations. Dr. Yang highlights the success of AI scribes in reducing administrative burdens, but also underscores the need for careful workflow integration and rigorous testing to ensure patient safety. As the KFF notes, the rapid adoption of AI in healthcare raises important questions about equity and access. Dr. Yang cautions against a "two-tiered system" where well-resourced health systems have a disproportionate benefit to underfunded ones. He also emphasizes that AI should augment, not replace, human clinical decision-making. The full article offers great insights into the evolving landscape of AI in healthcare. We invite you to read it in its entirety and join the conversation about how this technology can be harnessed responsibly to improve patient care. https://lnkd.in/e-ytFTtA
What AI Can Do in Healthcare—and What It Should Never Do
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A new study by Mercer examines the healthcare worker shortage in the U.S., a problem intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic. This strain is gaining bipartisan attention, with lawmakers proposing legislation like the Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act. Mercer's data reveals geographic disparities in this shortage. For example, California, Texas, and New York are projected to face physician shortages, while Nurse Practitioners will be scarce in Florida, Georgia, and Texas. The interactive grid by Mercer provides state-specific insights, highlighting the challenges many healthcare systems face in filling critical roles. Projections indicate these difficulties will persist, emphasizing the need for proactive solutions.
Future of the U.S. Healthcare Industry: Labor Market Projections by 2028
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A new bill introduced in the House aims to fortify the healthcare sector's cybersecurity defenses by mandating stronger collaboration between the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The bipartisan bill mirrors legislation introduced in the Senate in July, underscoring the urgent need to address the growing cyber threats facing the healthcare industry.
Bipartisan House Bill Aims to Improve Cybersecurity on Healthcare Data
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Autumn is here, and the Florida Chapter HFMA Fall Conference is upon us. The event features a fantastic lineup of speakers and activities, including a keynote address by Mary Mayhew, President and CEO of the Florida Hospital Association.
Florida Chapter HFMA on LinkedIn: #hfma #floridahealthcare #healthcareleadership #healthcareconference...
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States are cracking down on health insurers' misuse of prior authorizations. New laws in many states aim to streamline the process and protect patients and providers. Learn more in this Modern Healthcare article.
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A recent KFF analysis shows that prior authorization denials in Medicare Advantage plans jumped to 7.4% in 2022, up from 5.8% in 2021. The study found that while most prior authorization requests are ultimately approved, the rate of denials increased. Additionally, there's significant variation in the number of requests and denial rates among different MA plans. More here:
Use of Prior Authorization in Medicare Advantage Exceeded 46 Million Requests in 2022 | KFF
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The Fifth Circuit recently affirmed a lower court’s decision to vacate key portions of regulations under the No Surprises Act (NSA). The ruling is a win for healthcare providers, as the vacated regulations had unfairly prioritized insurer interests in the arbitration process to determine out-of-network payment rates. The court held that these regulations exceeded the Departments’ authority and tilted the scales in favor of insurers by prioritizing the Qualifying Payment Amount (QPA) over other factors mandated by the NSA. This decision underscores the importance of a balanced and equitable approach to resolving payment disputes under the NSA. Read The National Law Review for the full analysis.
No Surprises Here! Fifth Circuit Upholds Health Care Provider Challenge to No Surprises Act Regulations
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Associate Attorney Daniel Rubio penned an article for the WolfePack Wisdom series on our website. He dives into the growing trend of health insurance companies utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to deny claims. While AI has the potential to streamline processes, concerns are rising about its use in denying legitimate claims and creating unnecessary hurdles for patients and providers. Read Daniel's full post here:
Governing AI Use in Healthcare Claims Administration - Wolfe Pincavage
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A win for providers! The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court's ruling, finding that the federal government's interpretation of the No Surprises Act infringed on the discretion of independent arbiters in determining out-of-network payments. The dispute centered around the "qualifying payment amount" (QPA), a metric set by insurers. The court found that the government's rules unfairly favored insurers by requiring arbiters to prioritize the QPA over other factors. This decision is a significant victory for providers and may lead to changes in the dispute resolution process.
Appeals court hands providers latest win in No Surprises litigation
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