Along with quality measure removals in the 2018 OPPS and MPFS final rules, CMS continues to propose additional removals in its proposals for 2019 and it wants greater flexibility to remove quality measures in the future.Read More »
The Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist-Outpatient (CCDS-O) committee released the CCDS-O content outline, which is now available for review on the CCDS-O...Read More »
CMS’ 2019 OPPS proposed rule continues the agency’s efforts to enforce site-neutral payments and reduce drug payments by introducing policies to reduce reimbursement for hospital outpatient clinic visits...Read More »
The agenda is finalized but the call for poster and lightning round presentations is still open. Those selected will be eligible for $200 off Symposium registration. The deadline for applications has been extended to Wednesday, August 8.Read More »
Last week, CMS proposed major changes to the FY 2019 Physician Fee Schedule and the Quality Payment Program, some of which could change the E/M documentation requirements.Read More »
I’m excited to open the call for presenters for two parts of the Symposium that actively foster these idea exchanges. The first is the Lightning Round, where we combine four or five quick presentations into a one-hour session, and the second is our first poster...Read More »
Examining readmission and mortality changes from 2010 to 2016, MedPAC found the HRRP contributed to a significant decline in readmission rates without increasing ED visits or observation stays, or adversely impacting mortality rates.Read More »