CMS releases its proposed rule on the Stage 2 meaningful use requirements.
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CMS Releases Proposed Rule On Meaningful Use Stage 2
February 23, 2012CMS Proposed Rule on Overpayments – A 10 Year Burden
February 21, 2012New Medicare overpayment proposed rules create significant reporting burden and require repayment within 60 days of identification.
ACO Final Rule – Drastically Reduces Quality Measure Requirements
December 8, 2011The fourth installment of Ogden Murphy Wallace’s ACO series focuses on the quality measures ACOs will have to report and achieve during their participation in the Shared Savings Program.
The Nuts and Bolts of Determining Shared Savings and Losses for ACOs.
November 28, 2011The third article in OMW’s ACO series analyzes the two savings models introduced by CMS in the final rule. ACOs now have the option of choosing between a shared savings only model or a shared savings and losses model.
ACO Fraud and Abuse Law Waivers
November 23, 2011Part two in the ACO series is an analysis of the Fraud and Abuse Law Waivers (Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, Civil Monetary Penalties) for those ACO’s in the Shared Savings Program.
CMS Releases Final Rule on Accountable Care Organizations
November 7, 2011CMS issues final rule on Accountable Care Organizations, with signficant changes.
CMS Issues Info Sheets on Meaningful Use
August 12, 2011CMS explains meaningful use objectives and measures in new information sheets.
Hospital Deadline for Medicare EHR Incentive Payments Near
June 10, 2011For those hospitals interested in applying for the Medicare EHR Incentive Payments for 2011, the last day to begin the 90-day reporting period is July 3rd. Hospitals and CAHs must demonstrate meaningful use for 90-days during the 2011 fiscal year (which ends September 30, 2011). Hospitals and CAHs have until November 30, 2011 to register and [...]
CMS Issues Medicare EHR Incentive Checks
May 20, 2011CMS begins writing checks for Medicare EHR Incentive payments.
Attestation for EHR Incentive Programs Available
April 27, 2011Earlier this month, CMS launched the attestation portion of the EHR Incentive Payment Program. Beginning on April 18th, eligible professionals and hospitals are now able to attest to meaningful use (or adopt, implement or upgrade for Medicaid). Along with the attestation itself, CMS launched its Meaningful Use Attestation Calculator, a wizard which walks eligible professionals and hospitals [...]
