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CMS to focus on stopping repeat fraud offenders
Source: ACDIS
CMS announced a new rule called the Program Integrity Enhancements to the Provider Enrollment Process, which will focus on catching providers before they engage in fraudulent activity.
CMS seeks comments on proposal to collect cost data on 340B acquisitions
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS recently announced that it is accepting comments until November 29 on a proposal to collect acquisition cost data from hospitals participating in the 340B drug discount program.
 

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OCR’s crackdown on patient access to records
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
After announcing the launch of its Right of Access Initiative earlier this year, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued its first enforcement action under the initiative in September.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Guidelines for documenting medical necessity
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: How can we encourage our physicians and nonphysician practitioners to better define medical necessity in their documentation?

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