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- May 21, 2014
CMS Gives New Meaningful Use Flexibility
Read moreCMS is proposing, for 2014 only, that EPs, eligible hospitals, and CAHs would be able to use either 2011 Edition, 2014 Edition or a combination of 2011 and 2014 Edition certified Complete EHRs and EHR Modules to meet the CEHRT definition and to demonstrate meaningful use during 2014. To...
00 - May 20, 2014
Credentialing Network Webinar Series
Read moreYou are invited to participate in the Colorado Rural Credentialing Network Webinar series. These quarterly webinars will be interactive and informative, providing insight on credentialing needs. The dates for these webinars are listed below: July 23rd, 2014 11:00am- 12:00pmSeptember 24th, 2014 11:00am-12:00pmNovember 19th, 2014 11:00am-12:00pm The webinars can be...
- May 20, 2014
Webinar: PQRS Success-Act now to avoid 2% payment penalty
Read morePain management quality reporting – tackle the tougher requirements to prevent pay cuts Act now to avoid a 2% payment penalty. Get exclusive, highly-tailored information specific to your pain management practice not found in general PQRS webinars to achieve successful PQRS reporting in 2014. Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2014Time:...
- May 20, 2014
End-to-End Testing of ICD-10 Submissions Canceled Due to Implementation Delay
Read moreThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) planned end-to-end testing of ICD-10 billing code submissions during the week of July 21 through 25, 2014, has been canceled due to the one year implementation delay recently passed by Congress. CMS says that additional opportunities for end-to-end testing will be...
- May 20, 2014
New Policy Search Application
Read moreThe following information is provided by Novitas Solutions: Novitas is very excited to announce that a New and Improved Policy Search Application is coming soon! We would greatly appreciate you including the information below on your website or in other communication with your Association members, as you deem appropriate....
- May 20, 2014
ICD-10 Coding Basics Medicare Fee-For-Service National Provider Call
Read moreOn Wednesday, June 4, at 1:30-3pm ET, the Medicare Learning Network will be hosting an ICD-10 Coding Basics National Provider Call. To Register: Visit MLN Connects™ Upcoming Calls. Space may be limited, register early. HHS expects to release an interim final rule in the near future that will include...
- May 20, 2014
Medicare Part A and B News-Jurisdiction H for May 20th
Read moreThe following information is provided by Novitas Solutions.Medicare News You’ve Asked, We’re Delivering! – A New and Improved Policy Search Application is Coming Soon! Novitas Solutions is pleased to announce its new customized “Policy Search Application” which will allow you to search by current, retired or draft policies. Yes,...
- May 15, 2014
Medicare Part B News-Jurisdiction H for May 15th, 2014
Read moreThe following information is provided by Novitas Solutions Medicare News MLN Connects Provider eNews for May 15, 2014 Please take note of the articles included in the Claims, Pricers and Codes section: Hold and Adjustments to Method II CAH Claims that Include Services for a Surgical Assistant Mass Adjustments...
- May 15, 2014
Medicare Part A News-Jurisdiction H for May 15th, 2014
Read moreThe following information is provided by Novitas SolutionsMedicare News Part A Teleconference Handout: “Two Midnight Rule Probe and Educate” May 15, 2014 (1:00pm-2:30pm ET/12:00pm-1:30pm CT) Handout materials are now available for our teleconference “Two Midnight Rule Probe and Educate” on May 15, 2014 (1:00pm-2:30pm ET/12:00pm-1:30pm CT).Registration for this event...
- May 15, 2014
Only 1 More CREATE Application Deadline Left for Fiscal Year 2014!
Read moreThere is only 1 opportunity left to submit a CREATE application for the 2014 grant year! The dates listed below indicate the deadlines for application submission and the dates on which it will be reviewed. The new fiscal year begins July 1st, and the guidelines for submission and review...
