The CMS final rule on Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers is in effect! View our infographic to learn more about the emergency preparedness program and its components.
Updates to the Quality Payment Program
On November 16, 2017, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is expected to publish the final rule to address updates to the Quality Payment Program (QPP). The new…
Avoid Denials and Mitigate Risk Under the CMS CERT Program
Insufficient documentation is by far the most common reason for denying a claim or improperly paying a claim. Improperly paid claims become problematic after identification by the Center for Medicare…
The Road to MIPS
Are you planning to participate in MIPS? Take a look at our infographic to learn more about how it might impact your reimbursement.
CAHPS for MIPS Survey
CMS announced their 2017 CAHPS survey, and time is running out for providers to submit their participation applications. Qualified applicants will be awarded points toward their MIPS status. Review our…
Infographic: Making a List and Checking it Twice! Using Medicare Compare Websites
Just like no two snowflakes are identical, no two healthcare facilities are the same. CMS has provided a series of compare websites and checklists to help patients make informed decisions…
Infographic: MACRA- Understanding the MIPS Impact
On October 14, 2016, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued its final rule implementing the MACRA Quality Payment Program. Most providers following the traditional Medicare payment model will…
Five Star Quality Rating System of Nursing Homes
The Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Nursing Home Compare website offers a Five-Star Quality Rating System to help consumers make informed decisions about nursing home choice based on…
Updates to the 2016 OIG Work Plan
Fighting fraud, waste and abuse continues to be the focus of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Almost 80 percent…
Once Again! CMS is Changing Physician Payments
Have you had the opportunity to read the 962-page proposed rule from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding changes to physician payments? This lengthy document echoes the same goal…