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- May 8, 2014
Medicare Part A News-Jurisdiction H for May 6th, 2014
Read moreThe following information is provided by Novitas Solutions Medicare News ICD-10 Compliance Date On April 1, 2014, the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 (PAMA) (Pub. L. No. 113-93) was enacted, which said that the Secretary may not adopt ICD-10 prior to October 1, 2015. Accordingly, the U.S....
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Medicare Part B News-Jurisdiction H for May 2nd, 2014
Read moreThe following information is provided by Novitas Solutions. Informational Alert Common Working File (CWF) Hosts will be Conducting History Purges On Saturday, May 3, 2014, the CWF Southwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Great Western Hosts will be conducting a history purge. On Saturday, May 10, 2014, the CWF Southeast, South, and...
- May 8, 2014
Medicare Part A News-Jurisdiction H for May 2nd, 2014
Read moreThe following information is provided by Novitas Solutions. Medicare News Informational AlertCommon Working File (CWF) Hosts will be Conducting History Purges On Saturday, May 3, 2014, the CWF Southwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Great Western Hosts will be conducting a history purge. On Saturday, May 10, 2014, the CWF Southeast, South,...
- May 8, 2014
RHC – FQHC Low or No Utilization Cost Report Filings
Read moreFor RHC and FQHC providers, keep in mind that you might be eligible to file a no or low utilization cost report for your next cost report. If you have not seen any Medicare patients during the year, save time and money by filing a no utilization cost report....
- May 8, 2014
Dimensions: Tobacco Free & Well Body Fundamentals & Tobacco Free Policy Trainings
Read moreA specialized series of trainings for behavioral health providers, integrated health providers and healthcare administrators DIMENSIONS: Tobacco Free Fundamentals TrainingThis Tobacco Free Fundamentals training will provide attendees with the latest evidence‐based information about tobacco addiction, health effects of tobacco use and tobacco cessation strategies from a behavioral and physical perspective. May 20, 2014...
- May 8, 2014
Dimensions: Tobacco Free and Well Body Advanced Techniques Training
Read moreA specialized training for peer advocates and interdisciplinary providers who currently work with persons with behavioral health conditions. This three-day interactive training will teach you how to: ◉Facilitate Tobacco Free and Well Body groups◉Provide the latest information about tobacco cessation and weight management strategies◉Conduct motivational interventions◉Provide referrals to community...
- May 8, 2014
ICD10 Breaking News
Read moreCMS has just released a notice of a proposed rule-making on Inpatient Prospective Payment Hospital reimbursements and other matters. Embedded in this proposed rule making are several statements indicating their intent to implement ICD10 effective October 15, 2015! While this is a proposed rule-making, there is broad expectation that...
- May 7, 2014
Telemedicine Still Facing Barriers In Most States
Read moreWith more than 7 million people signing up for coverage under federal healthcare reform and millions more gaining coverage under Medicaid Expansion, providers now need to reach more rural patients than ever before. But providers and payers in many states are still struggling with outdated laws and other obstacles...
- May 7, 2014
Insurance Extension Decision Could Impact Many Coloradans
Read moreInsurance Commissioner Marguerite Salazar announced Friday that state residents who extended plans that do not meet minimum benefits required under federal healthcare reform before the end of last year may extend them again through the end of 2015 if their insurers continue to sell the plans. It is unknown...
- May 7, 2014
Is Rate Relief Coming to Colorado’s Ski Towns?
Read moreLast Friday, Colorado Insurance Commissioner Marguerite Salazar said she wants to redraw the geographic rating boundaries which previously lumped together Garfield, Pitkin, Eagle and Summit Counties and created the most expensive insurance market in the U.S. Commissioner Salazar announced that by redrawing the boundaries, those counties will now be...
