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 note from the instructor is about ensuring orders for medical services are properly documented.

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!

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