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CMS will update QualityNet to reflect reduced eCQM requirements
Source: ACDIS
The fiscal year 2018 IPPS final rule, released in August, decreased the number of electronic quality measure and calendar quarters for which hospitals must submit data. The QualityNet system, however, has not yet been updated to reflect those changes in reporting requirements.
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma trigger CMS public health emergency policies in Texas, Louisiana, Florida
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
In a series of press releases, CMS announced certain public health emergency policies are in effect for the parts of Texas, Louisiana, and Florida hit by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. 
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Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Federal task force recommends coordinated action on cybersecurity
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Systemic and known cybersecurity vulnerabilities put patients' safety at risk; despite that, cybersecurity gets little support from the C-suite, a federal task force found.
 

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Q&A: After hours patient registration
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: How should our facility handle patient registration after normal business hours?

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Upcoming CMS Events
Tuesday 9/12 - ICD-10-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee
Wednesday 9/13 - Advisory Panel on Outreach and Education (APOE) (the Panel)
Tuesday 9/19 - Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program Billing Rules Call
Wednesday 9/20 - Reporting Hospice Quality Data: Tips For Compliance Call
 

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MACRA and the Value-Based Transition: Understanding the Impact

Value-based reimbursement models are radically changing the way providers are paid, even as the models themselves continue to evolve. During this 90-minute program, expert speakers William L. Malm, ND, RN, CRCR, CMAS, and Holly Taylor, CVT, CRC, will explain MACRA and the new Quality Payment Program, including MIPS.
 

    

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