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Open payments registration begins June 1
On June 1, physicians and teaching hospital representatives can begin registering for the Open Payments program through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) Enterprise Portal.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/13/8.htm
13 May 2014
Don't miss upcoming deadlines for PQRS
Deadlines for data submission for the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) are fast approaching.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/11/9.htm
11 Feb 2014
Medicare to send Comparative Billing Reports to primary care clinicians to facilitate accurate billing
This June, CMS will be sending a Comparative Billing Report to a select group of 5,000 primary care clinicians, focusing on evaluation and management codes for office visits.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/05/7.htm
5 Jun 2012
CMS issues final physician sunshine rule
CMS has issued a final rule requiring manufacturers of drugs, devices, and biological and medical supplies to report payments or gifts of $10 or more made to physicians, hospitals and other health care professionals. The rule also requires reporting of physician ownership and investment activities in applicable manufacturers and group purchasing organizations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/02/26/9.htm
26 Feb 2013
Deadline for eRx incentive approaching
Physicians and other eligible professionals have until Dec. 31 to report at least 25 successful electronic prescribing (eRx) transactions to earn a 0.5% bonus on total allowed charges for professional services covered by the Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule during 2013.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/19/8.htm
19 Nov 2013
CMS releases details on increased availability of the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan
In July, the Obama Administration announced upcoming changes to the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan that was established as part of the Affordable Care Act. New instructions are now available from CMS on how physicians may help their patients access this program.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/07/19/7.htm
19 Jul 2011
Deadline for eRx incentive approaching
Physicians and other eligible professionals have until Dec. 31, 2013, to report at least 25 successful electronic prescribing (eRx) transactions to earn a 0.5% bonus on total allowed charges for professional services covered by the Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule during 2013.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/12/17/9.htm
17 Dec 2013
Incentive payments for 2010 now available
Incentive payments for CMS’ 2010 Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program have begun for eligible professionals who met the criteria for successful reporting. Distribution of 2010 payments is scheduled to be completed by the end of this month.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/16/7.htm
16 Aug 2011
ACP offers resources to help with transition to new payment systems
ACP resources include a Top 10 list of actions to take this year, perspective pieces summarizing the changes, and a recorded briefing about the Medicare Access & CHIP Reauthorization Act.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/06/21/6.htm
21 Jun 2016
CMS announces ICD-10 testing week
ICD-9 code sets used to report medical diagnoses and inpatient procedures will be replaced by ICD-10 code sets on Oct. 1, 2014. CMS has announced a national ICD-10 testing week to help direct submitters (clinicians and clearinghouses) with the transition to the new codes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/12/17/8.htm
17 Dec 2013