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AAHPM 2007/2008 Progress Report
This report provides information on Academy initiatives, as well as updates on AAHPM's strategic goals.
PQRI News
2007 payments are now being sent automatically but providers must register online for reports. Congress extends PQRI to 2010 and raises bonus payment rate. View details.
MedPAC: 2008 Data Book
MedPAC released its June 2008 Data Book. This Data Book provides information on national health care and Medicare spending, as well as Medicare beneficiary demographics, dual-eligible beneficiaries, quality and access in the Medicare program, and Medicare beneficiary and other payer liability.
Medicare Claims Processing Update
With Congress passing a law reversing the Medicare physician pay cuts retroactive to July 1st, Medicare carriers are switching their systems back to the June 2008 rates (and increasing rates for certain mental health services). CMS will automatically reprocess any claims paid at the reduced rates and provide the balances due to physician practices.
Conditions of Participation (CoPs)
The final rule for the Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation (CoPs) is scheduled to go into effect on December 2. The CoPs detail the requirements that hospice providers must meet in order to become certified by Medicare and receive reimbursement from the Medicare or Medicaid programs.
2008 MedPAC Report
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recently issued their report to Congress, Reforming the Delivery System discussing hospice growth.
CMS Proposes Hospice Wage Adjustment
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule to update and revise the Medicare hospice wage index for fiscal year 2009.
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