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Merger and acquisition activity sent waves through the information security sector too, and CIOs are acutely aware of the security complications medical devices and telehealth bring.
By releasing to the public a data set revealing what Medicare pays individual doctors, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services says the transparency will help weed out fraud and prevent billing abuse, but physicians are crying foul.
An analysis from HealthPocket raises the specter that individuals who obtain health coverage under expanded Medicaid starting in 2014 will have to dig to find a clinician who will treat them.
An analysis from HealthPocket raises the specter that individuals who obtain health coverage under Medicaid starting in 2014 will have to dig to find a clinician who will treat them.
CMS announced its final rule for preventing Medicare fraud Tuesday, while the GAO issued a report requesting more action be taken.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a final rule Tuesday aimed at preventing Medicare fraud. CMS estimates the rule will help save taxpayers nearly $1.6 billion over 10 years.
About six years ago, Anne Peters, MD, an internist practicing in southern California, started receiving calls from doctors in her area. They told her their patients were reporting that she was billing Medicare for procedures she had done for them – things like brain scans and surgery – procedures she didn’t do.
On January 3, 2011, CMS began registering clinicians for participation in meaningful use programs. Every region of the United States has Regional Extension Centers which can help answer any questions. Here's an overview of the steps you need to take.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services modified its FY2010 Additional Documentation Request (ADR) Limits, expanding the scope of the rule to include all institutional providers.
Benefitfocus, based in Charleston, S.C., has announced that CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, the Mid-Atlantic’s largest healthcare insurer, has selected the company to provide a comprehens...
