Monthly Archives: August 2012
Now Available: Stage 2 Overview Tipsheet *
On August 23, CMS published the final rule for Stage 2 of the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. The rule provides new criteria that eligible professionals (EPs), eligible hospitals, and critical access hospitals (CAHs) must meet … Continue reading
New Health Care Standards From CMS
On August 24, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced a final rule that will save time and money for physicians and other health care providers by establishing a unique health plan identifier (HPID). The rule is one of a series of … Continue reading
Medicare Advantage Plans In A Rural Health Clinic Setting
Rural Health Clinics reimbursement with Medicare Advantage Private Fee-for-Service plan for which the RHC does not have a contract, the Advantage Plan must pay at least the RHC cost rate. If the RHC has signed a contract with the MA plan, then the … Continue reading
Basic RHC Billing for Preventive Services:
When one or more preventive service that meets the specified criteria is provided as part of an RHC visit, charges for these services must be deducted from the total charge for purposes of calculating beneficiary coinsurance and deductible. For example, … Continue reading