January — December 2008

 January 2008

  • Congress halts 2008 reimbursement cuts
  • Reminder: Increases in the 2008 Medicare beneficiary deductible
  • CMS awards two new payment contracts
  • A referral reminder
  • Question Corner: CMS expert explains 2008 PQRI details
  • PQRI Reporting: Tips For Ensuring Success

February 2008

  • Medicare risk reduction program yields opportunities for RDs
  • New Medicare fee rates available online
  • Question Corner: What to bill and how to bill
  • CMS requirements for data to include on claims

March 2008

  • PPW 2008 Snapshot: Advocates share their strategies for success
  • CMS prepares providers for next stage of NPI implementation
  • Future uncertain for Medicare chronic care program
  • Question Corner: Continuing education for Medicare providers
  • Get read for spring and to file your taxes

April 2008

  • CMS upbeat about early quality reporting results
  • D. C. Report: Status of Health IT
  • Revised ABN goes into effect: providers have until September 1 to transition
  • Demonstration program indentifies millions in improper payments
  • Question Corner: Up-to-date information from Medicare experts

May 2008

  • Senate working on Medicare bill to postpone reimbursement cuts
  • May 23 is almost here.
  • Be prepared for NPI!
  • CMS hopes to save millions through in-depth auditing program
  • Question Corner: Solutions to billing problems; details on the revised Advanced Beneficiary Notice
  • CMS releases new dialysis centers rules

June 2008

  • Medicare Workshop puts outcomes monitoring front and center
  • PQRI changes for 2008 most not applicable to RD Medicare providers
  • Medicare MNT utilization for 2006
  • A sample of questions from the 2008 Medicare MNT Workshop
  • From the Medicare Workshop: sample outcome form