This week’s updates include a technology assessment regarding treatment of degenerative joint disease with hyaluronic acid; a final notice of modification and termination of OIG Advisory Opinion 08-17; and more!
This week’s updates include a fact sheet about the Accountable Care Organization Investment Model; fact sheets regarding the Medicare Shared Savings Program; and more!
This week’s updates include the January 2016 update of the hospital OPPS; April 2016 quarterly update for the DME, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program (CBP); and more!
CMS did not change the logic for comprehensive APCs (C-APC) or complexity adjustments in the 2016 OPPS final rule, but did add 10 new C-APCs for 2016 in addition to the 25 established for the first time for 2015.
CMS finalized its proposals regarding the 2-midnight rule, including moving responsibility for rule enforcement and education from Recovery Auditors to Quality Improvement Organizations (QIO). This latter change occurred October 1, 2015.
