This week’s Medicare updates include three new OIG work plan topics, updated payment and coding information for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, the 2021 Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule changes, and more!
Q: I am confused on the HIPAA rules for patients needing to show their driver’s license at the doctor’s office, hospital, or any other medical facility so the driver’s license can be scanned and put into their systems. I have refused to do that, but the facilities informed me that they were required by Medicare to scan the driver’s license. Is there a rule that clearly states that this is a requirement?
CMS had a busy year. Tasked with responding to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency (PHE), it introduced a number of measures under the National Emergencies Act, which authorized the HHS secretary to waive or temporarily modify Medicare, Medicaid, and state Children's Health Insurance Programs according to national needs.
