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News
Value-based MA Plan Spikes HEDIS Scores 19%, Says Humana
Source: HealthLeaders Media
The country's second largest Medicare Advantage health plan provider reports that it has achieved better outcomes and lower costs through value-based reimbursement model agreements.
Major Provisions From the 2017 OPPS Final Rule
Source: Medicare Compliance Watch
This week’s note from the instructor discusses changes found in the 2017 OPPS final rule.
Arteries and Stents See Changes in 2017 ICD-10-PCS Guideline Updates
Source: JustCoding
Adrienne Commeree, CPC, CPMA, CCS, CEMC, CPIP, reviews changes that were made in the 2017 ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting to arteries and stents.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Email Encryption
Source: Briefings on HIPAA
Q: Is it acceptable to send unencrypted email containing PHI provided it's sent to only the intended recipient and is not accidentally sent to the wrong person?

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Upcoming CMS Events
Thursday, 11/17 - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)/Long Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum
Wednesday, 11/30 - Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Model Expansion Call
Thursday, 12/1 - IRF and LTCH Quality Measure Report Call
 

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