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RE-Assist

Respond to Discrete Questions About Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Rules

Summary:

Assist a health-tech startup working to improve patient experiences and outcomes by answering discrete questions about two Centers for Medicare and Medicaid rules.

Referred by:

Jurisdiction(s): U.S.
About the Organization: RE-Assist is a social enterprise working to improve the lives of patients in transitions of care while improving productivity, utilization between providers, and reducing the burden of care. The RE-Assist team partners with healthcare institutions to greatly reduce patient readmissions, length of stay, and expedite the referral process to connect patients with resources and service providers suited for their unique needs.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
SDG(s): Decent Work and Economic Growth, Good Health and Well Being, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities
Legal Issue(s):

The RE-Assist team is seeking guidance on two new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid rules: (i) The Impact Act 2019; and the (ii) Interoperability and Patient Access Rule 2020. With respect to The Impact Act, they’d like to better understand the discharge process from the hospital and to clarify whether it is the hospital’s responsibility to make sure patients are informed of post-acute services. If so, they’d like to know what details are required. With respect to the Interoperability and Patient Access Rule 2020, they’d like to understand whether skilled nursing facilities are required to make patient information accessible digitally.