Medicare Fraud Strike Force Charges 91 Individuals For Approximately $295 Million In False Billing

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From the HHS News Release: A nationwide takedown by Medicare Fraud Strike Force operations in eight cities has resulted in charges against 91 defendants, including doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals, for their alleged participation in Medicare fraud schemes involving approximately $295 million in false billing. As part of a coordinated action, 70 individuals were […]

2011 ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBING (ERX) INCENTIVE PROGRAM FINAL RULE

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From the CMS Fact Sheet: In addition to establishing the requirements for successful reporting of the electronic prescribing measure for the 2011 eRx incentive, the CY 2011 MPFS Final Rule also establishes the program requirements for purposes of avoiding the 2012 payment adjustment. Changes to the Medicare eRx Incentive Program for Calendar Year 2011 Since […]

HHS Announces $11.9 Million To Implement Health Information Technology In Rural Areas

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From the HHS News Release: Rural health networks across the nation will receive more than $11.9 million to support their adoption of Health Information Technology (HIT) and certified Electronic Health Records (EHR). The funding announced by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will also help these rural health networks’ participating eligible providers qualify for Medicare and Medicaid […]

RAC Point of Contact

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Visit this page at CMS.gov for updates and additional details. Effective immediately, the point of contact (POC) for all questions or concerns related to New Posting Notifications is Alpheus Parkes. Please feel free to contact me by phone (410-786-0282) or e-mail (alpheus.parkes@cms.hhs.gov.). Thank you. Section 302 of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of […]

Bundled Payments For Care Improvement Initiative

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From the CMS Fact Sheet: CMS is working in partnership with providers to develop models of bundling payments through the Bundled Payments initiative. On August 23, 2011, CMS invited providers to apply to help test and develop four different models of bundling payments. Through the Bundled Payments initiative, providers have great flexibility in selecting conditions […]

Bundled Payments For Care Improvement Initiative

From the CMS Fact Sheet: CMS is working in partnership with providers to develop models of bundling payments through the Bundled Payments initiative. On August 23, 2011, CMS invited providers to apply to help test and develop four different models of bundling payments. Through the Bundled Payments initiative, providers have great flexibility in selecting conditions […]

Medicare Expands Competitive Bidding Program

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From the CMS Press Release: Program To Purchase Durable Medical Equipment Beginning Second Phase CMS announced the next steps for a major expansion of a competitive bidding program that helps lower costs for quality durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. The competitive bidding program uses competitions between suppliers to set new, lower payment rates […]

Medicare Expands Competitive Bidding Program

From the CMS Press Release: Program To Purchase Durable Medical Equipment Beginning Second Phase CMS announced the next steps for a major expansion of a competitive bidding program that helps lower costs for quality durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. The competitive bidding program uses competitions between suppliers to set new, lower payment rates […]

CDC Awards More Than $49 Million To Strengthen State And Local Health Departments

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From the OCR Press Release: Grants Will Create Jobs and Improve Quality of Care, Public Health The grants will fund key State and local public health programs supported through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Of the grants awarded, $35.8 million in Prevention and Public Health Fund dollars and $3.8 million in additional […]