decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2004 Issue 5 (May)
Chronic Care Improvement Demo
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Article Overview
This article covers a short Part B news brief on a Medicare chronic care improvement pilot project, including criticism and support voiced by stakeholders at a Ways & Means Committee hearing. It is relevant to readers following Medicare payment policy, chronic care management demonstrations, and advocacy positions from CMS, specialty organizations, and lawmakers.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps coding and reimbursement professionals understand the policy context surrounding proposed chronic care payment approaches and the broader Medicare demonstration environment.
What You Will Learn
- The policy context of a chronic care improvement pilot project
- Which organizations and lawmakers were involved in the discussion
- How the issue was framed in relation to Medicare payment and demonstration policy
- The general subject of testimony presented at a congressional hearing
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding managers
- Reimbursement specialists
- Practice administrators
- Healthcare policy analysts
- Physician billing staff
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