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- December 30, 2013
Get ready for The Forum 2014!
Read moreThe Colorado Rural Health Center (CRHC) and ClinicNET have started planning for The Forum 2014 – a dynamic and session-packed conference dedicated to all safety net providers. Recap of 2013 conference:In 2013 we had record setting attendance of over 200 participants! We also heard from keynote speaker, Dr. Winston Wong,...
00 - December 30, 2013
Novitas Update: New Law Includes Physician Update Fix through March 2014
Read moreNovitas Update: President Obama Signs the Pathway for SGR Reform Act of 2013New Law Includes Physician Update Fix through March 2014On December 26, 2013, President Obama signed into law the Pathway for SGR Reform Act of 2013. This new law prevents a scheduled payment reduction for physicians and other practitioners...
- December 30, 2013
HCPF’s ACA Implementation Newsletter
Read moreHCPF’s ACA Implementation Newsletter The latest issue of the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing’s ACA Implementation News is now available online here.
- December 26, 2013
CMS Call – 2-Midnight Benchmark for Inpatient Hospital Admissions — Registration Now Open
Read moreCMS Call – 2-Midnight Benchmark for Inpatient Hospital Admissions — Registration Now Open Tuesday, January 14; 1:30-3pm ET To Register: Visit MLN Connects™ Upcoming Calls. Space may be limited, register early. This MLN Connects Call provides an overview of the inpatient hospital admission and medical review criteria...
- December 26, 2013
Fee Schedule Calculator (Novitas Tools)
Read moreNovitas Tools Fee Schedule CalculatorThis self-service tool is now operational again. While the 2014 Physician fee schedules can be downloaded from our website, they are not yet available in this calculator, but will be coming soon! You can still check 2010-2013 codes. Fee Schedule Calculator Appeals Status ToolAs a reminder, our Appeals Status Tool is...
- December 23, 2013
How to Let Grant Reviewers Know Your Sustainability Plan
Read moreHow to Let Grant Reviewers Know Your Sustainability Plan: No funders like to think that their grant will only fund a project for a short time. Before investing in your project, your funder will want to know your plans for carrying the project into the future, with or...
- December 19, 2013
2014 Physician Fee Schedule Novitas Update
Read moreNovitas is working diligently to post the 2014 physician fee schedule in file formats to which you are accustomed. In order to give you an opportunity to review the 2014 fees, we are posting the files in a basic text only format. This text file is formatted for viewing...
- December 18, 2013
Funding Opportunities for EMS and Trauma!
Read moreNow Accepting Applications — Approximately $6.7 million is available through grants and system improvement funding for organizations involved in providing emergency medical and trauma services in Colorado. Apply for these funds at www.coems.info under the “Funding Program” tab and the “Apply” link. 1. Read the FY15 funding Guide2. Get...
- December 18, 2013
Revalidation for Jurisdiction H (JH) Providers and Suppliers
Read moreNovitas has updated the Revalidation Request Mailing Schedule on our website. As outlined in the Schedule, mailings began on November 22, 2013 and will continue through December 30, 2013. These mailings comprise approximately 10,200 providers/suppliers. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will publish the listing of providers/suppliers...
- December 16, 2013
CEO Update: A Year of Transformation
Read moreIf you’re like me, you may be astounded that 2013 is coming to a close. What a whirlwind of a year! Each month this article has, in some way or another, emphasized that our industry is transforming at staggering rates. I’ve stressed the significance of partnerships as the main...
