Reimbursement Explanations & Analysis

CCH editors have prepared explanations and analysis of every aspect of the Medicare and Medicaid programs -- including topics such as coverage, conditions of participation, billing, provider reimbursement, prospective payment systems, and appeals. Select from the list of Explanations & Analysis products below:

  • CCH's Law, Explanation and Analysis of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Available in BookNew

    Provides a comprehensive explanation and analysis of every aspect of health care reform legislation. These legislative changes will imminently impact thousands of employers, private insurance providers, and the Medicare and Medicaid programs. This information is crucial for employers, health, and legal professionals.

  • Health Reform Toolkit Available on the InternetNew

    A suite of electronic Smartcharts that help you gain quick knowledge on how these laws impact your organization by breaking down the 3000 plus pages of legislation into easy to understand topics related to the hospital, pharmaceutical, and legal industries.

  • Reimbursement Integrated Library Available in Internet

    Comprised of three invaluable Aspen publications—Dennis Barry’s Reimbursement Advisor, the Receivables Report and Hospital Accounts Receivable Analysis—the Reimbursement Integrated Library delivers the key performance indicators for optimizing reimbursement.

  • Dennis Barry's Reimbursement Advisor Available in Internet

    Provides practical up-to-date information, in-depth analyses of key developments in prospective payments, case studies, recommended courses of action, legislative updates, practical management strategies, legal advice, and sound financial planning tips.

  • Hospital Accounts Receivable Analysis (HARA) Available in Internet

    Benchmark your hospital's financial performance with the Hospital Accounts Receivable Analysis (HARA). Contains easy to read charts, key ratios, aging reports, and billing information.

  • Receivables Report Available in Internet

    Optimize reimbursement with the Receivables Report, a monthly newsletter providing you up-to-date reimbursement data needed to make informed management decisions.

  • Medicare and Medicaid Guide Available on the InternetAvailable in Print

    Your exclusive source for all Medicare and Medicaid information, with emphasis on the critical issue of payment.

  • 2010 Master Medicare Guide Available in Print

    Covers Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D coverage and more.

  • Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 Available in Print

    This book includes professional explanations of each provision of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003.

  • Medicare Advantage (Part C) 2005 Available in Book

    Provides detailed explanations of the regulations implementing the Medicare Advantage (Part C) program.

  • Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) 2005 Available in Book

    Contains regulations and explanations for Medicare Part D Final Rules issued by CMS.

  • Medicare Explained, 2010 Edition Available in Book

    Provides a detailed explanation of Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D.

  • Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, CCH Law and Explanation Available in Print

    This book includes professional explanations of each provision of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.

  • Medicare and Medicaid AnswersNow™ Available on the Internet

    Your one-stop Medicare and Medicaid answers that are always accurate, always up-to-date, and always in plain English.

  • Medicare and Medicaid Benefits, 2010 Edition Available in Book New

    Provides a concise, easy to read description of the Medicare and Medicaid federal health insurance programs for the aged, disabled and indigent.

  • Social Security Benefits Including Medicare, 2010 Edition Available in Book New

    Provides a brief explanation of the Social Security retirement, survivors and disability benefits programs, as well as Medicare benefits, with particular emphasis on retirement benefits and Parts A, B and C of the Medicare program.

  • Home Health Medicare and Medicaid Payment Guide Available on the Internet

    Explains to home health care providers what types of payments they can receive from Medicare and Medicaid.

  • Medicare Part B Explained Available on the Internet

    This one-source reference provides you with details on complex payment schedules, claims and appeals, covered services, penalties, and payments for labs, clinics, and durable medical equipment (DME).

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