While the American Medical Association supports some of CMS’ proposals for year two of the Medicare Quality Payment Program, it is advising CMS to do more to simplify value-based payments.
Two bundled payment programs could be canceled before they begin, and the scope of a third will be significantly limited if a proposed rule released by CMS August 17 is finalized.
Use this sample form to create an inventory of all business associates, including contact information, services provided, the date the business associate agreement is signed, and the date it expires.
Q: Is CPT code 96416 (chemotherapy administration requiring use of portable pump) the same as HCPCS code G0498 (initiation of infusion of chemotherapy in office using portable pump)? Our facility is trying to determine if it would be appropriate to set up G0498 as a Medicare override for 96416.
Case managers today have many demands placed on them, from meeting patient needs to ensuring quality, reducing legal risks, and ensuring that care is efficient and cost-effective. In a new HCPro book, Case Management Models: Best Practices for Health Systems and ACOs, Second Edition, author Karen Zander, RN, MS, CMAC, FAAN, tackles numerous topics, focusing on how to structure case management models across the continuum of care.
