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Is OCR Ready to Get Proactive About HIPAA?
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) stepped up HIPAA enforcement this year with record-breaking settlements, the launch of the phase two audit program, and updated guidance. But preventable breaches haven’t slowed down and OCR’s oversight of HIPAA has come under intense criticism.
ONC Chief Talks MACRA, Meaningful Use
Under MACRA, improvements to meaningful use will continue, as will opportunities for information exchange, predicts the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.
This Week in Medicare Updates–10/19/2016
This week’s Medicare updates include CMS’ Quality Payment Program; updates to the interest rate for Medicare overpayments and underpayments; a new initiative to increase clinician engagement; and more!
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Claims with Influenza Code Getting Returned
Q: The influenza virus vaccine represented by CPT® code 90674 (influenza virus vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 mL dosage, for intramuscular use) was approved under the Medicare program as of August 1. However, our claims are kicking back when we report the code. Has there been a change?

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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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