The following information is brought to you by Novitas Solutions. Medicare News President Obama Signs the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 On April 1, 2014, President Obama signed into law the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014. This new law prevents a scheduled payment reduction for...

The following information is brought to you by Novitas Solutions. Medicare News President Obama Signs the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 On April 1, 2014, President Obama signed into law the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014. This new law prevents a scheduled payment reduction for...

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Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC) Meetings 4/30/2014 – Lung Cancer Screening with Low Dose Computed Tomography Posted revised questions to panel: http://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/details/medcac-meeting-details.aspx?MEDCACId=68Medicare Approved Facilities/Trials/Registries Carotid Artery Stenting Added new facility: http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-General-Information/MedicareApprovedFacilitie/Carotid-Artery-Stenting-Facilities.html

Eligible professionals participating in the Medicare EHR Incentive Program may be subject to payment adjustments beginning on January 1, 2015. CMS will determine the payment adjustment based on meaningful use data submitted prior to the 2015 calendar year. Eligible professionals must demonstrate meaningful use prior to 2015 to avoid...

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended the comment period for the proposed rule, “Administrative Simplification: Health Plan Certification of Compliance.” HHS is specifically looking to receive additional comments from third party administrators (TPAs) and self-insured plans. HHS is now accepting public comments on the proposed...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is pleased to announce the release of the Road to 10, a free online resource built with the help of physicians in small practices. Available on the Provider Resources page at cms.gov/ICD10, this tool is intended to help small medical practices...

The following news is brought to you by Novitas Solutions. Medicare News 2014 Medicare Symposiums Dates and locations for upcoming 2014 Medicare Symposiums are now available! Register today for an event near you! Additional event locations and handout materials will be added when they become available. Stay tuned for...