Submitting an Informal Review for 2014 Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS)
(Source - CMS.gov) If you have any questions regarding the status of your 2014 PQRS reporting or are concerned about
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Medicare Penalizes 758 Hospitals For Safety Incidents
(By - Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News) The federal government is penalizing 758 hospitals with higher rates of patient safety
Read MoreCMS expands quality data on Physician Compare and Hospital Compare to help consumers choose health care providers
(Source - CMS.gov) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to providing current quality performance data that
Read MoreInformal Review Request Period for the 2016 Value Modifier Open Now Through December 16, 2015
(Source - CMS.gov) The period for requesting an informal review of the 2016 Value Modifier is open now and ends
Read More2016 PQRS Negative Payment Adjustment and the Informal Review Process
(Source - CMS.gov) 2016 PQRS Negative Payment Adjustment and the Informal Review Process In 2016, CMS will apply a negative
Read MoreA Reform Platform for Health Care Policy
(Source - American Enterprise Institute) Recognizing the critical need for a long-range reform plan for health care in America, the
Read MoreCigna CEO David Cordani: ACA Marketplace Is Still In ‘Version 1.0’
(By - Julie Appleby, Kaiser health News) Cigna CEO David Cordani says the individual market created by the 2010 health
Read MoreMom Left Me Money, But Does Uncle Sam Get It As Repayment For My Subsidy?
(By - Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News) This week, I fielded questions about the circumstances under which people have to
Read MoreAdd This To Challenges Of Old Age: Keeping Your Teeth
(By - Anna Gorman, Kaiser Health News) Ada Anderson tried to prepare her 80-year-old mother for her dental visit. She
Read MoreAnalyzing the Prescription Drug Pricing Conundrum
The many challenges of prescription drug pricing are discussed in an article posted on thehill.com by Joseph Gulfo. In addition
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