Archive: October 2026

Coding & OASIS

OASIS-E2 Is Live: What Changed on April 1, 2026 and a Review Checklist for Coders and Clinicians

OASIS-E2 has been in use since April 1, 2026. Here is every change in CMS's change table, what it means at each time point, and a checklist...

27 Oct 20264 min read Four Pillars Coding & OASIS Desk

Prior Authorization

Prior Authorization in 2026: Faster Medicare Advantage Decisions and How Agencies Should Respond

CMS-0057-F cut Medicare Advantage prior authorization decision times to 7 calendar days for standard requests and 72 hours for expedited req...

15 Oct 20264 min read Four Pillars Revenue Cycle Desk

Hospice & Billing

Hospice FY 2027: A 2.3% Payment Update, a $36,174.75 Cap and a Billing Checklist for the New Fiscal Year

The FY 2027 hospice rates and cap took effect on October 1, 2026. Here is what CMS updated, what a missed quality submission costs, and a pr...

6 Oct 20263 min read Four Pillars Coding & OASIS Desk