decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2008 Issue 12 (December)
New enrollment rules say not to share NPI log-in with others
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Article Overview
This article covers Medicare enrollment process changes announced by CMS, with emphasis on the move toward Internet-based PECOS and the related login and account security expectations for providers. It is aimed at physicians, non-physician practitioners, compliance staff, billing staff, and practice administrators who handle enrollment and maintenance of provider records. The discussion focuses on rollout timing, enrollment workflow changes, and the importance of keeping provider registry information current.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps practices understand a Medicare enrollment update that can affect how provider information is submitted and maintained, which in turn can affect enrollment status and claims processing.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS is changing the Medicare enrollment process
- What Internet-based PECOS is intended to do
- Which provider account systems are involved in online enrollment
- Why maintaining current provider enrollment information matters
- How the rollout is being phased by provider type and geography
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Non-physician practitioners
- Practice administrators
- Medical billing staff
- Compliance auditors
- Enrollment specialists
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