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Study: Examining Shorter Readmission Intervals a Better Quality Indicator
When looking at the link between readmissions and hospital quality of care, it may be best to focus on patients who return to the hospital seven or fewer days after discharge, according to a recent Health Affairs study.
MACRA Final Rule Eases Pay Changes, Initially
In response to clinician feedback, CMS has outlined a more gradual payment transformation intended to evolve over years to come. Physicians and major medical groups are responding with guarded optimism.
AMA Offers Providers Free Tools for MACRA

The new system outlined in the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) represents the most significant change to Medicare in a generation, said Andrew Gurman, MD, president of the American Medical Association, in an October 5 conference call with news media.
 

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Q&A: Type of Bill 013X Versus 085X
Is it appropriate for a critical access hospital hospital to bill with Type of Bill (TOB) 013X versus TOB 085X, or are they only to bill with 085X?

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Upcoming CMS Events
Thursday, 10/20 - 2015 Supplemental QRUR Physician Feedback Program Call
Tuesday, 11/1 - How to Report Across 2016 Medicare Quality Programs Call
Wednesday, 11/2 - Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Test Payment System: Data Reporting Call
 

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Inpatient-Only Procedures Training Handbook

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