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News
CMS Reveals List of Value-Based Measures for Consideration
Source: Medicare Compliance Watch
CMS recently announced its annual list of quality and cost measures for consideration for value-based care purchasing programs. A period of pre-rulemaking for quality measures is required under the Affordable Care Act.
Vermont All-Payer ACO Aims High
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Taking a page from Maryland's all-payer model, the Green Mountain State sets its sights on value-based transformation for all healthcare providers in the state.
Phishing Email Disguised as OCR HIPAA Audit Notification
Source: Medicare Compliance Watch
A new phishing scam targeting covered entities (CE) and business associates (BA) is disguised as an official communication from the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). In an alert released November 28, OCR advised CEs and BAs that a phishing email is being circulated on fake HHS letterhead with the signature of Jocelyn Samuels, OCR’s director.
 

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Q&A: Creating a Revenue Cycle Plan
Source: Medicare Compliance Watch
What principles should an organization consider when developing a revenue cycle plan?

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Upcoming CMS Events
Wednesday, 11/30 - Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Model Expansion Call
Wednesday, 11/30 - Low-Income Health Access Open Door Forum
Thursday, 12/1 - IRF and LTCH Quality Measure Report Call
Monday, 12/12 - 2016 Hospital Appeals Settlement Update Call
 

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