decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2011 Issue 1 (January)
Call CMS when your Physician Compare info needs to be updated
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Article Overview
This article discusses CMS’s Physician Compare directory and why providers should review their publicly displayed practice information for accuracy. It is relevant to physicians, practice managers, and billing/coding staff who monitor CMS profile data and want to understand the general process for correcting directory information. The article also notes planned expansion of the site under the Affordable Care Act of 2010 and the types of information CMS intended to add over time.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate CMS directory information affects how patients and others view a practice’s publicly available profile. Knowing where to direct corrections helps practices respond quickly when contact, specialty, or other posted details are wrong.
What You Will Learn
- What Physician Compare is and the kinds of provider information it may display
- Why practices should review CMS-posted directory information for accuracy
- How CMS directs users to request corrections to incorrect profile information
- How CMS expected the Physician Compare site to expand in the future
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical practice managers
- Billing and coding staff
- Healthcare compliance staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
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