In the final rule, CMS chose to adopt a preliminary prospective assignment methodology with final retrospective reconciliation. Under this model, CMS will create a list of beneficiaries likely to receive care from the ACO based on primary care … [Continue reading]
MIT Enterprise Forum Focus on Health IT – March 14th
March 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Interested in Health Information Technology and live in the Pacific Northwest? Then you should attend the MIT Enterprise Forum on Health IT. Wed, 03/14/2012 - 5:00pm - 8:30pm MOHAI 2700 24th Avenue East Seattle, WA To register … [Continue reading]
Assigning Patients to ACOs
March 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A hotly contested area of the proposed ACO rules concerns the assignment of Medicare Fee-for-Service (“FFS”) beneficiaries to ACOs. Once a Medicare beneficiary is assigned to an ACO, the ACO will then be held accountable “for the quality, … [Continue reading]
Recent CMS Guidance Allows Non-Medical Staff Practitioners To Order Hospital Outpatient Services
February 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
On February 17, 2011, the CMS Office of Clinical Standards and Quality/Survey & Certification Group issued letter memorandum S&C-12-17 regarding who may order hospital outpatient services (the “SCG Letter”). The SCG Letter … [Continue reading]
CMS Releases Proposed Rule On Meaningful Use Stage 2
February 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
CMS announced today its proposed rule (NPRM) on Stage 2 of the EHR Incentive Program Meaningful Use requirements. These requirements apply to both eligible professionals and hospitals participating in the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive … [Continue reading]
