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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 53, December 30, 2008
Regulations: CMS grants waivers from CLIA requirements
Transmittals: CMS maintains PTA NCD, updates cost report form and instructions
Other Issuances: CMS updates lab NCD manual, OIG issues adverse events case study, and more
CMS Public Events
Issue 52, December 23, 2008
Regulations: No issuances this week
Transmittals: CMS announces new waived tests, updates clotting factor furnishing fee, and more
Other Issuances: CMS updates serum iron studies NCD, OIG publishes safe harbor notice, and more
CMS Public Events
Issue 51, December 16, 2008
Regulations: No issuances this week
Transmittals: CMS rejects TIPs coverage, implements changes to medical necessity edits for lab services
Other Issuances: CMS updates frequently asked questions, issues decision memo; OIG issues reports
CMS Public Events
Issue 50, December 9, 2008
Regulations: CMS publishes revised final wage indices and hospital reclassifications
Transmittals: CMS issues new MAC numbers, updates SOM exhibits
Other Issuances: CMS proposes NCDs for surgical never events, OIG issues Semiannual Report, and more
CMS Public Events: HAC listening session
Issue 49, December 2, 2008
Regulations: No issuances this week
Transmittals and MLN Matters: CMS releases special edition MLN Matters article
Other Issuances: OIG releases reports on high-dollar payments, CMS issues PT test decision memo, and more
CMS Public Events
Issue 48, November 25, 2008
Regulations: CMS publishes 2009 OPPS final rule
Transmittals and MLN Matters articles: CMS corrects previous issuance, releases article on telehealth services
Other Issuances: CMS updates FAQs, OIG issues report on Medicare billing for oxaliplatin, and more
CMS Public Events
Issue 47, November 18, 2008
Regulations: No issuances this week
Transmittals and MLN Matters articles: CMS updates IPPE benefit, issues MLN Matters articles, and more
Other Issuances: None released this week
CMS Public Events
Issue 46, November 13, 2008
Correction: CMS Public Events
Issue 45, November 11, 2008
Regulations: No issuances this week
Transmittals: CMS issues HCPCS update, updates therapy code list, and more
Other Issuances: OIG releases reports on DSH payments, oxaliplatin billing
CMS Public Events: ODF call scheduled for November 17
Issue 44, November 4, 2008
Regulations: CMS issues display copy of 2009 OPPS final rule
Transmittals: Error on CMS Web site
Other Issuances: OIG issues review of HIPAA security enforcement, reports on high-dollar payments
CMS Public Events
Issue 43, October 28, 2008
Regulations: No issuances this week
Transmittals: CMS implements CWF edits, changes interpretive guidelines for hospital conditions of participation, and more
Other Issuances: CMS clarifies guidance on standing orders, OIG releases report on high-dollar claims, and more
CMS Public Events
Issue 42, October 21, 2008
Regulations: No issuances this week
Transmittals: CMS updates interest rate for Medicare overpayments and underpayments, clarifies previous transmittal on CPAP therapy for OSA
Other Issuances: CMS issues decision memo on PTA, OIG reviews high-dollar payments
CMS Public Events
Issue 41, October 14, 2008
CMS Public Events
Other Issuances: CMS announces RAC selections, OIG issues report on high-dollar claims, and more
MLN Matters articles: CMS issues articles on lab NCD edits, FY 2009 IPPS changes
Regulations: CMS revises definition of "multiple source drug"
Issue 40, October 7, 2008
Regulations: CMS issues wage indices, payment rates, and corrections for 2009 IPPS
Transmittals and MLN Matters articles: CMS updates IPPS, lab NCDs, and more
Other Issuances: CMS publishes MUEs, OIG issues annual Work Plan, and more
CMS Public Events: ODF scheduled for October 9
Issue 39, September 30, 2008
CMS conference call addresses ICD-10
Regulations: CMS publishes final rule on termination of non-random prepayment complex medical review
MLN Matters articles: CMS releases articles on OPPS, OCE updates
Other Issuances: CMS revises heart-related NCDs, announces 2009 deductible and coinsurance amounts
CMS Public Events
Issue 38, September 23, 2008
Review the latest OPPS update
Regulations: No issuances this week
Transmittals and MLN Matters articles: CMS issues OPPS, NCCI updates, and more
Other Issuances: OIG issues report on high-dollar payments
CMS Public Events
Issue 37, September 16, 2008
Revenue code edit in the OCE?
Regulations: CMS publishes IRF PPS correction
Transmittals and MLN Matters articles: CMS updates OCE, ASP drug pricing files, and more
Other Issuances: CMS selects MAC, OIG issues report on IPF transition claims, and more
CMS Public Events
Issue 36, September 9, 2008
New guidance on ABNs
Regulations: No issuances this week
Transmittals and MLN Matters articles: CMS issues revised ABN instructions, physician signature article, and more
Other Issuances: CMS releases memo on drug or alcohol screening/testing and CLIA certification
CMS Public Events
Issue 35, September 3, 2008
CMS issues transmittal on physician signature requirements
Regulations: HHS publishes ICD-10, HIPAA transactions proposed rules, and more
Transmittals: CMS implements artificial heart NCD, clarifies physician signature requirements, and more
Other Issuances: CMS updates FAQs, OIG issues report on oxaliplatin billing, and more
CMS Public Events
Issue 34, August 26, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
Issue 33, August 19, 2008
CMS Public Events this Week
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
CMS Regulations
Note from Hugh
Issue 32, August 12, 2008
CMS Public Events
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
CMS Regulations
Note from Hugh
Issue 31, August 5, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters Articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events
Issue 30, July 29, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
Issue 29, July 22, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
Issue 28, July 15, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
Issue 27, July 8, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
Issue 26, July 1, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
Issue 25, June 24, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
Issue 24, June 17, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
Issue 23, June 10, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
Issue 22, June 3, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
CMS Regulations
CMS Public Events this Week
Issue 21, May 27, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
Issue 20, May 20, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
Issue 19, May 14, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
Issue 18, May 6, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
Issue 17, April 29, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
Issue 16, April 22, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
Issue 15, April 15, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
Issue 14, April 8, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
Issue 13, April 1, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
Issue 12, March 25, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
Issue 11, March 18, 2008
HCPro, Inc. launches new logo and tagline as part of its new corporate branding initiative
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
Issue 10, March 11, 2008
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
Note from Hugh
Issue 9, March 4, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
Issue 8, February 26, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
Issue 7, February 19, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
Issue 6, February 12, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
Issue 5, February 5, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Issue 4, January 29, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
Issue 3, January 22, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
CMS Public Events this Week
Issue 2, January 15, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Other CMS and OIG Issuances
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Issue 1, January 8, 2008
Note from Hugh
CMS Regulations
CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
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