Archives for April 2015

ICD-10 FACTS

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently published some facts about ICD-10 intended to dispel myths and address common questions about the upcoming transition: The ICD-10 transition date is October 1, 2015 – The government, payers, and large providers alike have made a substantial investment in ICD-10. This cost will rise if the […]

Medicare News!! SGR Repealed, 21% Cut Averted

On Tuesday, April 14th, the Senate voted to approve the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, H.R. 2. This legislation, which passed the House of Representatives on March 26, permanently repeals the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula. President Obama will sign the bill into law. In addition to SGR repeal, the law includes three […]