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You can request a review of your eRx payment adjustment
Physicians and practices who were not successful electronic prescribers under CMS's 2012 or 2013 Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program will be subject to a payment adjustment of 2% of Medicare Part B charges for all of 2014.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/01/07/7.htm
7 Jan 2014
Problems with the CMS ACO exclusivity provision
ACP has been working to address a problem with the “exclusivity provision” of the Medicare Shared Saving Accountable Care Organization Program.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/14/7.htm
14 May 2013
Let us know about problems with transition care codes
ACP has been receiving some reports of problems with payment for claims for the transitional care management services. Here's what to do if you have experienced a problem using these new codes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/04/30/8.htm
30 Apr 2013
Proposed changes to e-prescribing program announced
CMS recently released a proposed rule that would update the Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/07/6.htm
7 Jun 2011
New opportunities to learn about ACOs
CMS has recently announced several new opportunities for physicians and other health care professionals to learn about the new accountable care organization model of care.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/07/7.htm
7 Jun 2011
Changes to local coverage determinations coming with ICD-10
As part of ICD-10, all local coverage determinations (LCDs) will be updated to reflect the appropriate ICD-10 codes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/01/7.htm
1 Oct 2013
Version 5010 deadline approaches
As of Nov. 15, there are 46 days before the implementation of version 5010. Effective Jan. 1, 2012, physician practices will need to submit claims not only to Medicare but to all payers using version 5010 in order to be paid.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/15/8.htm
15 Nov 2011
CMS issues final physician sunshine rule
CMS has issued a final rule requiring manufacturers of drugs, devices, and biological and medical supplies to report payments or gifts of $10 or more made to physicians, hospitals and other health care professionals. The rule also requires reporting of physician ownership and investment activities in applicable manufacturers and group purchasing organizations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/02/26/9.htm
26 Feb 2013
Deadline for eRx incentive approaching
Physicians and other eligible professionals have until Dec. 31 to report at least 25 successful electronic prescribing (eRx) transactions to earn a 0.5% bonus on total allowed charges for professional services covered by the Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule during 2013.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/19/8.htm
19 Nov 2013
New ICD-10 and version 5010 resources from CMS
CMS has posted new educational materials about the conversion to ICD-10 and version 5010 online.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/21/7.htm
21 Jun 2011