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2017 PQRS Results: Submit an Informal Review by November 30

Policy Snapshot
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS)
November 11, 2016
In 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will apply a downward payment adjustment to those who did not satisfactorily report for the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) in 2015 including: Individual eligible...

Antipsychotic Drug use in Nursing Homes: Trend Update

Policy Snapshot
Skilled Nursing Care, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Dementia, Antipsychotics
November 4, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is tracking the progress of the National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes by reviewing publicly reported measures. The official measure is the percentage of long-stay...

CMS Releases 2017 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Medicare, Payment, Accountable Care Organization (ACO), Coding, Reimbursement, & Documentation, Physician Fee Schedule (PFS)
November 4, 2016
On November 2, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized the 2017 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule that recognizes the importance of primary care by improving payment for chronic care management and behavioral health...

Webinar to Focus on Implementing, Sustaining Antibiotic Stewardship

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Infections, Antimicrobial/Antibiotic Stewardship, C. difficile, Infection Prevention/Control, Antibiotics/Antimicrobials
November 4, 2016
“All of us need to undo some long-term brainwashing that makes people think that antibiotics can do everything or that they can’t hurt. We have to help people move from thinking about antibiotics as something to use ‘just in case’ to ‘only when...

Save the Date for CMS Training on Phase 1 Implementation of New Nursing Home Regulations

Policy Snapshot
Skilled Nursing Care, Federal Regulations, F-Tags
October 28, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a Survey & Certification memo noting the need to develop and provide training to LTC surveyors and providers, related to the new regulations. The training will contain information...

How to Report Across 2016 Medicare Quality Programs Call — November 1

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Payment, Practice Management, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS)
October 28, 2016
Tuesday, November 1 from 1:30 to 3 pm ET To register or for more information, visit MLN Connects® Event Registration . Space may be limited, register early. Learn how to report quality measures during the 2016 program year to maximize your...

Quality Payment Program: Additional Opportunities for Clinicians to Join Innovative Care Approaches

Policy Snapshot
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Payment, Accountable Care Organization (ACO), Alternative Payment Models (APM)
October 28, 2016
On October 25, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new opportunities for clinicians to join Advanced Alternative Payment Models (APMs) developed by the CMS Innovation Center to improve care and potentially earn an...

New CMS Provider Compliance Tip Sheet for SNF Service

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Skilled Nursing Care, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Payment, Coding, Reimbursement, & Documentation
October 28, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a new provider compliance fact sheet with tips on skilled nursing facility inpatient services. The tip sheet reviews common reason for denials of claims and how to prevent them...

Informal Review Request Period for the 2017 Value Modifier Open Now Through November 30, 2016

Policy Snapshot
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Payment, Practice Management
October 28, 2016
The 2015 Annual Quality and Resource Use Reports (QRURs) were released on September 26, 2016 by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The 2015 Annual QRURs show how physician groups and physician solo practitioners performed in...

First To Register Says Annual Conference Is Number One Priority

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Federal Regulations, Payment, Practice Management
October 28, 2016
“The keynote speakers are very engaging. I’ve especially enjoyed hearing from regulatory and legislative insiders who offer insights into payment and policy issues,” says David Greene, MD, CMD, the first registrant for the 2017 Annual Conference. He...