ISASS signed on to an AMA letter to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) regarding updates to the Network Adequacy Model Act. NAIC is the standard-setting and regulatory support organization in the United States created and governed by the chief insurance regulators from the 50 states, Washington D.C. and five U.S. territories. NAIC is currently working to...
News and noteworthy information for September: New FDA Commissioner Nominated FDA Establishes Patient Engagement Advisory Committee on Medical Devices ICD-10 News Medicare Administrative Contractor News Physician Quality Reporting System Payment Adjustment and Informal Review Process Physician Compare Preview Period for Reported Quality Measures AMA Develops Resources for Evaluating and...
On August 31, ISASS staff participated on a National Provider Call hosted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), “Countdown to ICD-10”, where CMS emphasized preparation, assistance and collaboration during the transition to ICD-10. As you already know, ICD-10 codes must be used for services provided on and after October 1, 2015. ISASS...
Continuing ISASS advocacy efforts on minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion (MIS SIJ fusion), ISASS sent a letter to the eight Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) and more than 55 commercial health insurance companies to share our updated coverage guidelines on the procedure in an effort to expand patient access and coverage of the surgery. ISASS Letter to P...