MLN™ Connects National Provider Call Schedule for PQRS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is pleased to announce the 2015 MLN™ Connects National Provider Call schedule for PQRS and other related quality programs.
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PQRS Payment Adjustments and Providers Who Rendered Services at IDTFs
The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a program that promotes the reporting of quality information by eligible professionals (EPs) and group practices. Participation in PQRS is at the individual National Provider Identifier (NPI) level within a Tax Identification Number (TIN).
Extension for EPs Participating in PQRS via EHR and QCDR
CMS) is pleased to announce that the submission deadlines for the PQRS reporting methods listed here have been extended. All other submission timeframes for other PQRS reporting methods remain the same.
Deadline for EPs to Register Intent for a Public Health Measure
The following is email communication from CMS. If you are an eligible professional participating in the Medicare or Medicaid EHR Incentive Program and are planning…
National Coverage Determination for Screening for Lung Cancer with Low Dose Computed Tomography
CMS issued a final national coverage determination that provides for Medicare coverage of Screening for Lung Cancer with Low Dose Computed Tomography (LDCT). The coverage is effective immediately.
Openings on HIT Policy And Standards Committees
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is now accepting nominations for four openings on the Health IT Policy Committee. ONC is also looking for nominations for the Health IT Standards Committee.
ONC Issues Draft Nationwide Health IT Interoperability Roadmap
The ONC released Connecting Health and Care for the Nation: A Shared Nationwide Interoperability Roadmap Version 1.0. The draft Roadmap is a proposal to deliver better care and result in healthier people through the safe and secure exchange and use of electronic health information.
2015 EHR Incentive Program Changes to Come
Breaking News: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) intends to engage in rulemaking this spring to help ensure providers continue to meet meaningful…
2015 ONC Annual Meeting
Online registration for the 2015 ONC Annual Meeting closes Friday January 16, so register today! February 2-3, 2015 Washington Hilton Hotel 1919 Connecticut Ave, NW…