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Each issue of this free weekly e-newsletter includes the latest CMS proposed and final rules, CMS manual revisions, and transmittals. Readers also find OIG audit reports, advisory opinions, and more.
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Issue 5, January 31, 2012
Note: Timely filing and adjustment of hospital claims
Regulations: CMS modifies the hospital OPPS 2012 payment rates
Transmittals and MLN Matters articles: CMS covers STI screenings, creates new claims edits, updates PIM, and more
Other issuances: None this week
CMS Public Events: Transcript available for January 24 Physician Nurses & Allied Health ODF
Issue 4, January 24, 2012
Regulations: Proposed rule would extend DSH payments to cover the cost of each service furnished to an individual who had no health insurance
Transmittals and MLN Matters articles: CMS allows physician assistants to perform SNF level of care certifications, updated the CCI edits, and more
Other issuances: None this week
CMS Public Events: The transcript of the January 12 Hospital ODF is available, Physician ODF scheduled for January 24
HCPro Watchdog Service
Note: Corrections to January Quarterly OPPS Update; January OCE Review
Issue 3, January 17, 2012
Note: Claims processing and payment changes under the CY 2012 OPPS final rule
Regulations: CMS issues final rules about adopting electronic transfers and reporting prescription drug costs
Transmittals and MLN Matters articles: CMS reminds providers about HPSA bonus payments, instructs contractors to implement ICD-10 plans, and more
Other issuances: OIG publishes review of Medicare acute care inpatient same-day readmissions at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital
CMS Public Events: None this week
HCPro Watchdog Service
Issue 2, January 10, 2012
Regulations: CMS published changes to the OPPS final rule and solicits comments for EMTALA changes
Transmittals and MLN Matters articles: CMS instructs teaching hospitals how to report FICA refund for medical residents
Other issuances: CMS updates NCDs
CMS Public Events: Hospital Quality Open Door Forum January 12
Note: Benefit policy changes under the CY 2012 OPPS final rule
HCPro Watchdog Service
Issue 1, January 3, 2012
Regulations: OIG solicits safe harbor feedback
Transmittals and MLN Matters articles: None this week
Other issuances: OIG posts outpatient overpayments review
CMS Public Events: None this week
HCPro Watchdog Service
Note: Top five issues to watch in 2012
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