Ask the Expert
with Dr. Bill Rogers

Mastering CMS reimbursements
for SDoH, CHI, and PIN services 

Patient Discovery is excited to introduce a new series of short video insights for oncology providers, in collaboration with Dr. Bill Rogers and Applied Policy.

The recent introduction of new CMS reimbursement codes for Social Determinants of Health (SDoH), Community Health Integration (CHI), and Principal Illness Navigation (PIN) brings both opportunities and challenges for community oncology. This series aims to address the most frequently asked questions and provide clear, actionable answers to help oncology practices navigate these changes confidently.

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Meet William Rogers, M.D., FACEP 

Dr. William “Bill” Rogers brings more than 40 years of clinical experience to his role of Chief Medical Officer at Applied Policy. Prior to joining Applied Policy, Bill spent 14 years at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), during which time he served as an interface between the agency and the clinicians who care for Medicare patients.

Episode 1:
SDoH assessments for cancer patients

Learn when an SDoH assessment is considered reasonable and necessary in cancer care, and if practices are reimbursed when/if the assessment is negative.

Episode 2:
What constitutes a billable SDoH assessment?

Understand how and when a standardized SDoH screening becomes a billable assessment.

Episode 3:
CHI vs. PIN services

Learn how to distinguish between, and determine the appropriate use of, CHI and PIN codes when working to resolve patients' unmet needs.

Episode 4:
Who can provide CHI and PIN services?

Coming soon

Coming Soon

Develop a deeper understanding of PIN and CHI services, including who can provide these services, what training is required, and what documentation requirements need to be met.

Interested in learning more about how your practice can unlock the new reimbursements from CMS?

The Patient Discovery platform optimizes the financial and operational performance of your practice while enhancing care quality. Contact us today to get started.

 About Applied Policy 

Applied Policy is a health policy and reimbursement consultancy dedicated to helping healthcare providers navigate the complexities of coverage and payment policies while ensuring compliance with regulations, coding guidelines, and coverage policies from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS),  as well as commercial, state, and federal agencies. The expert team at Applied Policy interprets the latest regulations and coding guidelines, offering precise and actionable insights as well as practical applications in practice to facilitate accurate coding and efficient claims processing.