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This week in Medicare updates—3/13/2019
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week’s Medicare updates include comment dates for a proposed rule on interoperability and patient access, changes to the quality rating system for Nursing Home Compare, a fact sheet on the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program for 2021, and more! 
Proposed rule requests stakeholder feedback on publishing prices negotiated between providers and payers
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
A proposed rule from HHS’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology could mandate the publication of prices negotiated between payer and provider organizations as well as detailed information about Medicare reimbursement, DRG prices, and bundled prices.
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Finding the formula for compliant clinical trials documentation
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Accurate and detailed medical documentation is critical for patient safety and to ensure payment for services rendered. Use these tips to keep clinical trials documentation compliant.
 

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Q&A: A framework for handling duty-to-warm circumstances
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Wednesday, 3/13 - Open Payments: Transparency and You Call
Tuesday, 3/19 - Data Interoperability across the Continuum: CMS Data Element Library Call
Wednesday, 3/20 - SNF Value-Based Purchasing Program: Phase One Review and Corrections Call
Thursday, 3/28 - Submitting Your Medicare Part A Cost Report Electronically Webcast
 

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