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CMS recently released a MLN Matters article on the 2011 Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program. Successful eprescribers can earn a 1 percent bonus in 2011. Penalties begin in 2012 based on 2011 reporting. For more information visit Medicare...
On July 1, 2011, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) put on display the CY 2012 proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS). In this rule, CMS addresses proposals related to Medicare physician payment as well as proposals to implement...
Beginning in 2012, Medicare physician payments will be reduced by 1 percent for eligible professionals who are not successful e-prescribers during the reporting period of January 1, 2011-June 30, 2011. In response to concerns raised about the program...
On March 31, 2011, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued proposed regulations on the Medicare Shared Savings Program (known as the accountable care organization or ACO rule). Enacted as part of the Affordable Care Act, ACOs create...
On Thursday, March 24, 2011, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) hosted a Special Open Door Forum conference call on section 6002 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Section 6002 is the physician sunshine provision and...
After careful review, CMS has amended its national coverage determination (NCD) to remove the current absolute restriction to only one fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG PET) scan to determine the location and/or extent of the tumor...