Search results for "Medicare"
Applications now being accepted for bundled payment initiative
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is currently soliciting applications for the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Initiative.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/30/8.htm
30 Aug 2011
CMS sponsors CME on fraud and abuse
CMS is now offering a Web-based training session for physicians called “Avoiding Medicare Fraud & Abuse: A Roadmap for Physicians.”
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/01/7.htm
1 May 2012
Improvements needed in communication between physicians, home health care workers
Nearly half of physicians reported spending less than a minute reviewing a care coordination form before certification, whereas one-fifth reported spending at least two minutes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/04/03/2.htm
3 Apr 2018
8 ways that members can guide College activities
ACP's members can meet the challenges of today's world by becoming more involved in their local chapters, serving on national committees, or running for leadership positions within the national organization.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/03/presidents.htm
1 Mar 2017
Deadline approaching to avoid eRx penalty
Under the 2013 Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program, physicians must successfully report as an electronic prescriber by June 30 to avoid a 2% penalty on Medicare payments in 2014.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/14/9.htm
14 May 2013
Are you having problems with eRx?
Have you been subject to a Medicare eRx payment penalty despite a pending application for a hardship exemption?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/20/9.htm
20 Mar 2012
New thinking about Alzheimer's diagnosis
New technology and biomarkers have contributed to the detection of Alzheimer's disease, but clinicians are skeptical about the value of a diagnosis without the ability to treat the condition.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/11/new-thinking-about-alzheimers-diagnosis.htm
1 Nov 2019
Resolve to get involved in advocacy in 2022
While ACP has achieved several advocacy wins over the past year, physicians and their practices face ongoing challenges, and physicians themselves are needed to fight for changes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/01/resolve-to-get-involved-in-advocacy-in-2022.htm
1 Jan 2022
A new vision for health care
ACP's vision for health care entails a series of policy papers and editorials outlining improvements to the U.S. health care system.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/07/a-new-vision-for-health-care.htm
1 Jul 2020
Working toward fundamental change
ACP engages in a significant number of efforts on its own and with external organizations to help move the health care system to one that better addresses its vision for better health care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/working-toward-fundamental-change.htm
1 Apr 2022