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Top Stories | This Week in Medicare Updates–10/05/2016 | This week’s Medicare updates include a transmittal recurring update notification describing changes to and billing instructions for various payment policies implemented in the October 2016 OPPS update; news about CMS once again allowing some providers to settle inpatient status claims in appeals; an OIG report regarding the improper payment of millions of dollars for unlawfully present beneficiaries; and more! |
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Upcoming CMS Events | CMS is hosting events, forums, and calls in the upcoming months. Click the link for registration information. Events include: Emergency Preparedness Requirements Call; Wednesday 10/5 SNF/Long Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum; Thursday 10/6 IMPACT Act: Data Elements and Measure Development Call; Thursday 10/13 | |
Product Spotlight Join expert speakers Ralph Wuebker, MD, MBA, and Steven A. Greenspan, JD, LLM, as they discuss the current state of auditors and provide guidance on preparing for audits as healthcare facilities plan for 2017. Wuebker and Greenspan will also cover the latest patient status and medical necessity regulatory updates. | |
Advisory Board | Kimberly Anderwood Hoy Baker, JD Director of Medicare and Compliance Judith L. Kares, JD Regulatory Specialist Debbie Mackaman, RHIA, CPCO, CCDS Regulatory Specialist Valerie A. Rinkle, MPA Regulatory Specialist Regulatory Specialist Bios | |
| Medicare Compliance Watch Spotlight | New terms have been added to the Medicare Compliance Watch encyclopedia. | |
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