decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2014 Issue 9 (September)
CMS retracts Open Payments data, gives providers until Sept. 8 to dispute
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Article Overview
This article covers CMS’s Open Payments program as it relates to physician review of reported industry payments, including the temporary removal of some data, the review and dispute timeline, and the registration process for accessing the portal. It is aimed at physicians, practice staff, and compliance or billing teams that need to monitor publicly reported payment data and understand the broad workflow for reviewing, disputing, or affirming entries. The article also summarizes general portal fields, data correction timing, and organizational resources related to Open Payments.
Why This Topic Matters
Open Payments data can affect physician and practice reputation, and the article explains the timing and process that practices need to watch so they can review reported information before it becomes public.
Article Sections
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Open Payments data availability and timing
Explains the status of CMS Open Payments data, the public release timeline, and the general review window for providers and manufacturers.
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6 tips to expedite registration
Summarizes practical registration and account-access considerations for physicians and practice staff preparing to use the Open Payments site.
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How to dispute in the Open Payments portal
Describes the general portal workflow for reviewing reported entries and accessing dispute-related actions.
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5 tips to prevent, settle disputes
Covers broad considerations for communicating with reporting entities and resolving disagreements over submitted information.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS Open Payments data is being handled during the review period
- What the article says about registration and access preparation
- What general steps are available in the Open Payments portal for reviewing entries
- How the article frames dispute resolution and follow-up timing
- Which CMS resources are referenced for additional Open Payments guidance
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical practice administrators
- Compliance staff
- Billing and coding professionals
- Healthcare office managers
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