…means of participation in MIPS through virtual groups Continuing to allow use of the 2014 Edition of Certified Electronic Health Record Technology (CEHRT) without penalty Creating a new hardship…

Legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives which – if enacted – would narrow the “Stark” law’s exceptions and have a direct impact on the services provided…

…For clinicians who need help enrolling with HARP, please refer to the QPP Access User Guide. Physicians who are not sure if they are eligible to participate in the…

…85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E0466 Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0784 External Ambulatory infusion pump,…

…Augmentation, including ISASS through a letter sent to Noridian. The letter was reviewed by the CAC for the March meeting. The CAC process is used by Medicare Administrator Contractors…

…closure. These technologies are among the newest and most promising treatments for vertebral conditions and likely to increase in dissemination and use by practitioners. The policy statements will be…

…Medical Policy decisions are made regarding new technology -the role of scientific literature, Society policy statements, patient complaints in determining/changing policy 1:25-2:15 p.m.Medicare and commercial bundles Moderated by Alex…

…above the 2018 PFS conversion factor of $36.05. CMS proposed payments for new structural allograft codes used in orthopaedic trauma and oncology services (new CPT codes, 209X3, Osteoarticular Allograft,…

…Quality Reporting Program for fiscal year 2020. CMS is continuing ts efforts toward the eventual transition to a unified post-acute care system through updates to the data used for…

…Payments are Needed,” in which examined how information on DSH audits facilitates the agency’s overall oversight of DSH payments. These recommendations were all used to inform the proposed policies…

…2020 Quality Benchmarks provides a listing of the 2020 benchmarks and explains how they are used to assess performance in the Quality performance category. Click on this hyperlink to…

…during spine surgery. Other topics in this issue include AI-driven risk stratification, use of augmented reality, multimodal analgesia, part 2 of bone density measurement techniques, and much more. 1705590421:49…