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- February 9, 2015
CMS finalizes program changes for Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Benefit Programs for Contract Year 2016 (CMS-4159-F2)
Read moreOn February 6, 2015, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule revising regulations for the Medicare Advantage (MA) program (Part C) and prescription drug benefit program (Part D). This final rule implements statutory requirements, improves program efficiencies, strengthens beneficiary protections, clarifies program requirements, improves...
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Final deadline to enroll before Open Enrollment ends
Read moreFebruary 15th is the final deadline to enroll before Open Enrollment ends. The Affordable Care Act is an historic opportunity for individuals to increase their access to affordable, quality health care, through a number of private market reforms, and the establishment of the Health Insurance Marketplace. As we head into...
- February 6, 2015
Fairplay Primary Care Clinic Acquisition Request for Proposals (RFP)
Read moreAttention interested providers and healthcare partners, the town of Fairplay is exploring options to bring further primary care services into their community. Please review this request for proposal and contact Tina Darrah, Town Administrator and Town Clerk, Town of Fairplay at tdarrah@fairplayco.us or 719-836-2622 for additional information.
- February 6, 2015
Attention: Important PQRS Update!
Read moreAttention rural clinics and critical access hospitals; please review the information below regarding PQRS: What clinics are subject to PQRS penalties? ANY clinic who submits a Medicare Part B claim using the 1500 claim form is subject to PQRS penalty. If penalty occurs, it will only occur on this...
- February 5, 2015
2016 list of Essential Community Providers (ECPs)
Read moreFORHP is pleased to note that CMS recently agreed to include RHCs on the 2016 list of Essential Community Providers (ECPs), which Marketplace/Exchange plans use when setting up their provider networks. However, not all RHCs are on the list because of the qualification requirements. To determine whether your RHC...
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