| This week’s note from the instructor is written by written by Debbie Mackaman, RHIA, CPCO, CCDS, regulatory specialist for HCPro.
CMS released the CY 2017 OPPS proposed rule on July 5 without much fanfare. On July 14, the Federal Register document was posted and, upon initial review, it seems rather short at 186 pages. As we all digest the potential financial impacts of the proposed rule, there are a few positive changes that may be coming to the CMS inpatient-only list.
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This week’s updates include a notice of proposed rulemaking for Organ Procurement Organizations and Transplant Centers; July 2016 Medicare Quarterly Provider Compliance Newsletter; and more!
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- ESRD QIP: Reviewing Your Facility's PY 2017 Performance Data Call; Tuesday, August 2
- PQRS Feedback Reports and the PQRS Informal Review Process for Program Year 2015 Results Call; Wednesday, August 10
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