Medical professionals, specialty societies laud interim PIN idea

Article Overview

This article covers a proposed change to the Medicare enrollment process discussed by HCFA, the AMA, and other physician and specialty society representatives. It focuses on the practical impact of faster provider identification for medical practices, including billing timing, cash flow, and concerns about maintaining credential screening during enrollment. The piece is relevant to physicians, practice managers, specialty groups, and reimbursement staff following Medicare administrative policy changes.