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First To Register Says Annual Conference Is Number One Priority

Spotlight
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...

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...

New CMS Provider Compliance Tip Sheet for SNF Service

Policy Snapshot
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...

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...

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

Policy Snapshot
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...

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...

Attenuation of the Effect of Multimorbidity on Cardiovascular Mortality by Physical Activity in Older Adults

JAMDA
October 28, 2016
Multimorbidity, defined as the coexistence of two or more chronic conditions, is highly prevalent among older adults.1 Because the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) increases with age, older adults are more likely to have multiple CVD-related...

Profile of Nursing Home Residents Admitted Directly From Home

JAMDA
October 27, 2016
Advance knowledge about the characteristics of nursing home residents admitted directly from home.

Growing Strong with the Society Family: Renew Now for Special Discount

Spotlight
Federal Regulations, Practitioners
October 21, 2016
“We have to deal with many issues, such as state and federal regulations, that we weren’t taught in school. Those who practice in this field and yet don’t actively participate in the Society are missing out on a great opportunity. We desperately...

CMS Finalizes the New Medicare Quality Payment Program

Policy Snapshot
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Medicare Access and CHIP Re-authorization Act (MACRA), Quality Payment Program (QPP), Practice Management
October 21, 2016
On October 14, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized its policy implementing the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and the Advanced Alternative Payment Model (APM) incentive payment provisions in the Medicare...