News & Analysis

April 4, 2018
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include two new fact sheets on Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) policies, a Special Edition MLN Matters article on proper coding for certain laboratory tests, instructions regarding the new skilled nursing facility Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) forms; and more! 

March 28, 2018
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include several corrections to transmittals issued regarding April 2018 payment system updates, four new resources for those participating in the Quality Payment Program via an alternative payment model, an OIG review of outpatient physical therapy billing, and more!

March 21, 2018
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include a special edition MLN Matters article on billing requirements for OPPS providers, an updated OIG work plan, a final decision memo for an NCD on genetic testing for cancer patients, and more! 

March 15, 2018
Medicare Insider

This week's note digs into the details of how healthcare providers should manage the transition to the new Medicare cards, which is slated to begin in April 2018. 

March 14, 2018
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include the April 2018 quarterly update files for drug pricing, DMEPOS, and ambulatory surgical centers; a prolonged comment period for an NCA on a type of cancer treatment; an announcement of a new technological initiative for Medicare beneficiaries; and more! 

March 8, 2018
Medicare Insider

This week's note focuses on the Patients Over Paperwork initiative and the changes it created in the process for issuing the skilled nursing facility Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage form. 

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