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Medicare Updates
Check the links below for important Medicare information.
Medicare Claims Crossover to Supplemental Payer Problem February 17, 2010
PECOS Deadline Delayed Until January 3, 2011 February 17, 2010
Electronic Health Records (EHR) February 10, 2010
CMS Launches 5th Annual Medicare Health Care Provider Satisfaction Survey January 6, 2010
MM6740 - Revisions to Consultation Services Payment Policy December 17, 2009
Montana to Receive Federal Matching Funds for EHR Incentives Program December 14, 2009
Medicare Advantage Plan Providers: Are You Participating in Online Education? November 18, 2009
PQRI 2008 Payments Top $92 Million November 18, 2009
Physician Fee Schedule - 2010 Annual Participation Enrollment Program Extension November 17, 2009
AOA Secures 4th Red Flags Rule Delay, Corrective Legislation Advancing November 2, 2009
House Passes Red Flag Exemption for Small Practices October 30, 2009
DMEPOS Update from AOA October 2, 2009
DMEPOS Surety Bond Update September 25, 2009
Medicare Update from Region VIII Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services September 25, 2009
Special Edition Frontier Focus: Summer "Pulse of CMS"
September 17, 2009
NSC/CMS Confirmation of DMEPOS Surety Bond Exemption September 10, 2009
DMEPOS Surety Bond Letter from Palmetto September 8, 2009
Medicare Provider Enrollment Reminder August 17, 2009
NPPES Update Announcement for Physicians August 10, 2009
FTC Delays Enforcement of Red Flags Rules to November 1, 2009 July 29, 2009
Scam Alert Issued by CMS June 18, 2009
NCS Newsletter Reminders Re DMEPOS Suppliers June 2, 2009PQRI and E-Prescribing Updates May 28, 2009 CMS 2009 Incentive Programs (PQRI and E-Prescribing) May 14, 2009 FTC Red Flags Rule Implementation Delayed to August 1 May 4, 2009 Surety Bond Information April 28, 2009 FTC Will Again Delay Enforcement of "Red Flags" Rule April 27, 2009 CMS Releases First CHIPRA State Health Official Letter April 17, 2009 Medicare Provider and Supplier Organizations: Internet-Based Medicare Enrollment is Available in all States and the District of Columbia April 2, 2009 Important Information About Managing Your Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) Email Updates March 13, 2009 eRx Updates March 13, 2009 FTC: Red Flags Rule Applies to Physician Practices March 13, 2009
Advance Beneficiary Notice February 18, 2009
PQRI FAQ Update February 4, 2009
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule - Carrier Specific Pricing Files January 22, 2009
DMEPOS Accreditation Issues - Surety Bonds January 5, 2009
Update to Internet-Based Medicare Enrollment for Physicians and Non-Physician Practitioners December 16, 2008
"Medicare's Practical Guide to the E-Prescribing Incentive Program" is Now Available Online November 21, 2008
CMS Issues Improper Payment Rates for Medicare, Medicaid & SCHIP November 19, 2008
National Recovery Audit Contractor Program on "Temporary Hold" November 5, 2008
ICD 10 Press Release October 14, 2008
Electronic Prescribing Conference Report October 8, 2008
Medicare Publishes Billing Edits to Reduce Payment Errors October 1, 2008
Medicare Fact Sheet September 26, 2008
ABN Transition Extended from 9/1/08 to 3/1/09 September 2, 2008
CMS MedLearn Articles August 5, 2008
How to Register to Access 2007 PQRI Feedback Reports July 31, 2008
Update on New Medicare Payment Law July 21, 2008
Medicare Update from CMS July 7, 2008
Claims Paid Under Medicare Physician Fee Schedule June 30, 2008
NPI/EIN/SSN Questions June 13, 2008
Medicare Fee-for-Service Update & Reminder re: Accelerated/Advance Payments June 2, 2008
Payment, Policy Changes for Physicians' Service in 2009 June 1, 2008
Updated Medicare Remit Easy Print Brochure This brochure has been updated and is now available to order print copies or to download as a PDF. It provides an overview of free software that enables physicians and suppliers to view and print remittance information. The PDF may be viewed at the above link. Print copies may be ordered by visiting the MLN Product Ordering Page at http://cms.meridianksi.com/kc/main/kc_frame.asp?kc_ident=kc0001&loc=5 on the CMS website. May 23, 2008
DMEPOS Update from the AOA May 1, 2008
AOA Introduces Electronic Coding Resource for Members Only Coding Today Member Letter Coding Today News Article April 30, 2008
NPI Information for Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) Providers April 29, 2008
Advance Beneficiary Notice CMS has revised the ABN. Providers and suppliers could begin using the new ABN on March 3, 2008. CMS will allow a 6-month transition period from the date of implementation for use of the revised form and instructions. All providers and suppliers must begin using the new ABN (CMS-R-131) no later than September 1, 2008. Frequently Asked Questions Form Instructions April 14, 2008
Proposed New DPHHS Rule re General Medicaid Services, Physician Administered Drugs Note: Public Hearing 3/25/08 at 11:00 am Written Comment Deadline 3/27/08 March 15, 2008
NPI Q & A's - Forwarded from the AOA March 14, 2008
Our Health, Our Community: Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Outreach to American Indians March 12, 2008
NPI: What to do if Your 837P or CMS-1500 Medicare Claim Rejects...and More March 10, 2008
Medicaid Tamper Resistant Pad Requirements March 4, 2008
CMS Stark FAQs February 7, 2008
Enforcement of Compliance Date, Key Implementation Dates, Testing Medicare Claims & More January 28, 2008
NPI Numbers Problems - See Information from CMS January 24, 2008
2008 Eye Codes: 92012 and 92002 January 22, 2008
1) Test Your Medicare Claims Now 2) National NPI Roundtable Scheduled February 6, 2008 January 15, 2008
Updated 2008 Physician Fee Schedule January 15, 2008
Additional Update Re New 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Amounts January 11, 2008
Notices and Links to Fee Schedules January 8, 2008
Updated 2008 Medicare Fee Schedule Change in Participation Date January 7, 2008
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