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District court in Oregon approves $74 million settlement after Premera Blue Cross breach
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
U.S. District Court Judge Michael H. Simon issued preliminary approval on July 29 of an agreement that would require Premera Blue Cross to pay $74 million to settle a class-action lawsuit resulting from a 2015 data breach.
Note from the speaker: Learn the ins and outs of AUCs from the experience of a major academic medical center
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The January 1, 2020, deadline for reporting Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for advanced diagnostic imaging is fast approaching—but organizations can’t wait until the new year to prepare.
 

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From the director's desk: The CMS Primary Cares Initiative
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS recently announced a new category of payment programs: the Primary Cares Initiative. Within a few years, CMS expects 25% of primary care providers to join one of the five voluntary payment models.
 

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Q&A: CPT coding and reporting for psychological testing evaluation provided over multiple days
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: Suppose a patient comes in for psychological testing evaluation. The provider interprets the test results and patient data, prepares a report, and begins treatment planning. If the interactive feedback session is held several days later, how would this be reported using CPT codes?

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