News & Analysis

October 11, 2016
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include the release of the October 2016 Medicare Quarterly Provider Compliance Newsletter; OIG reports on Medicare payments for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests; Reform of Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities; and more!

October 5, 2016
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include a transmittal recurring update notification describing changes to and billing instructions for various payment policies implemented in the October 2016 OPPS update; news about CMS once again allowing some providers to settle inpatient status claims in appeals; an OIG report regarding the improper payment of millions of dollars for unlawfully present beneficiaries; and more!

October 5, 2016
Medicare Insider

This week’s note from the instructor is about the use of modifier -CG on claims by rural health clinics.

September 28, 2016
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include a story about the OIG levying its largest penalty under a corporate integrity agreement against nation's biggest provider of post-acute care; a fact sheet and press release about moving Medicare Advantage and Part D forward; and more!

September 21, 2016
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include a notice of interim final rule adjusting Civil Monetary Penalties; an article on the 2016-2017 influenza resources for healthcare professionals; and more!

September 21, 2016
Medicare Insider

This week’s note from the instructor is about ensuring orders for medical services are properly documented.

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