MEDICARE UPDATES
Check the links below for important Medicare information.
CMS Medicare FFS Provider e-News
December 6, 2011
CMS Launches Medicaid.gov Website
December 5, 2011
"Revalidation of Medicare Provider Enrollment" Information
December 2, 2011
CMS Medicare FFS Provider e-News
October 11, 2011
CMS Medicare FFS Provider e-News
July 19, 2011
CMS Medicare FFS Provider e-News
July 12, 2011
CMS FFS Medicare Provider e-News - Five New PPS, Payment, and Policy Proposals from CMS/Dr. Berwick's Speech on ACOs
July 7, 2011
Frontier Focus: 5-Month Results Reported for Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs
July 6, 2011
CMS Medicare FFS Provider e-News
July 5, 2011
CMS Medicare FFS Provider e-News
June 28, 2011
CMS Medicare FFS Provider e-News
June 21, 2011
CMS Medicare FFS Provider e-News
June 14, 2011
CMS - HIPAA 5010 & D.0 Implementation Calendar and Important Reminders for June 2011
June 7, 2011
CMS Medicare FFS Provider e-News
June 7, 2011
The Pulse of CMS
June 3, 2011
CMS Medicare FFS Provider e-News
May 25, 2011
Attestation Open for Medicare EHR Incentive Program
May 19, 2011
CMS Medicare FFS Provider e-News
May 17, 2011
CMS Medicare FFS Provider e-News
May 3, 2011
CMS Medicare FFS Provider e-News
April 26, 2011
CMS Medicare FFS Provider e-News
April 12, 2011
CMS Medicare FFS Provider e-News
April 8, 2011
CMS Medicare FFS Provider e-News
March 25, 2011
ODs Urged to Inspect Their Listing on Medicare "Physician Compare" Site and Report Problems to AOA
March 11, 2011
CMS Medicare FFS Provider e-News - HIPAA 5010 & D.0 Implementation Calendar and Important Reminders
March 10, 2011
Medicare Updates
March 10, 2011
CMS Medicare FFS Provider e-News
February 18, 2011
CMS Medicare FFS Provider e-News
February 4, 2011
CMS Medicare FFS Provider e-News
January 28, 2011
CMS FAQ on Medicad HIT Incentives
January 21, 2011
CMS Medicare FFS Provider e-News
January 21, 2011
New Codes for Retinal Imaging, Effective 1/1/11
January 15, 2011
CMS Medicare FFS Provider Weekly Update
January 14, 2011
CMS Medicare FFS Provider e-News
January 10, 2011
Information on EHRs, eRx, and PQRS from Medicare
January 5, 2011
CMS Report
December 27, 2010
Medicare/Medicaid EHR Incentive Payment Update
December 15, 2010
CMS Report
December 10, 2010
Congress Approves AOA-Backed 1-Year Plan to Avert Medicare Physician Payment Cuts
December 10, 2010
Important Information on Timely Claims Filing Requirement
November 30, 2010
Month-long Medicare Physician Payment Patch Approved
November 30, 2010
House Votes to Extend Medicare Fees Through December
November 29, 2010
Frontier Focus: A Medicare Update
November 15, 2010
Medicare Enrollment/PECOS Update
October 21, 2010
Frontier Focus: A Medicare Update from Region VIII
October 15, 2010
2009 PQRI Payments & Feedback to be Distributed
October 15, 2010
Internet-based PECOS for DMEPOS Suppliers
October 7, 2010
Frontier Focus: A Medicare Update
September 25, 2010
Frontier Focus: A Medicare Update
September 16, 2010
Special Edition Frontier Focus: EHR Incentive Program Chat Call Follow-up
September 14, 2010
Medicare Update
September 3, 2010
Special Edition Frontier Focus: EHR Incentive Program "Meaningful Use" Final Rule (CMS-0033-F)
July 13, 2010
Medicare Update
July 12, 2010
PECOS Update
July 12, 2010
CMS To Review Provider Enrollment, Chain & Ownership System (PECOS) Enrollment Process
June 30, 2010
You Can Still Participate in the eRx Incentive Program for 2010
June 29, 2010
AOA Announces New Value-Added Member Benefit: AOACodingToday.com
June 29, 2010
Opportunity for Non-participating Physicians/Practitioners to Become Participating
June 28, 2010
President Signs Medicare Patch & CMS Provides Updated Information on Claims
June 25, 2010
US Senate Postpones Medicare Fee Fix Vote
June 11, 2010
Red Flags Rule Delay/Medicare Payment Update
May 28, 2010
Holding of June 2010 Claims for Services Paid Under the 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
May 28, 2010
U.S. House to Consider Multi-Year Medicare Fee Fix
May 28, 2010
Spring 2010 Edition of "The Pulse of CMS"
May 26, 2010
2010 PQRI Program Update
May 22, 2010
Frontier Focus: A Region VII Medicare Update
May 10, 2010
CMS Processing Medicare Claims at Higher Rate
April 19, 2010
Passage of Medicare Fee Cut Legislation (Cuts Delayed Until June 1)
April 16, 2010
Update on Medicare Fee Cut
April 15, 2010
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, 2009
PQRI 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.aspkc_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
