decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2017 Issue 10 (October)
From the Part B News blog
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Article Overview
This article highlights several Part B News blog topics of interest to physician practices and billing staff. It touches on Medicare’s Quality Payment Program, a compliance-related settlement involving billing practices, and a 2018 Medicare administrative contractor transition affecting multiple states. The piece is most relevant to readers tracking Medicare reporting requirements, compliance updates, and contractor jurisdiction changes.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps practices and billing teams monitor Medicare program developments, stay aware of compliance risks, and understand administrative changes that may affect claims processing and operations.
Article Sections
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QPP survey and participation update
Discusses a survey invitation about participation in Medicare’s Quality Payment Program and the broader context of the program’s first year.
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Coding and billing guidelines
Summarizes a reported settlement tied to billing practices and references the importance of staying current with professional and contractor guidance.
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New MAC in 2018 for jurisdiction J
Covers an upcoming Medicare administrative contractor transition affecting several southern states and related jurisdiction changes.
What You Will Learn
- What topics the latest Part B News blog roundup covers
- How the article frames Medicare payment program participation and reporting
- Why coding and billing compliance remains a focus for practices
- What administrative contractor changes were announced for 2018
Who Should Read This
- Physician practices
- Medical billers and coders
- Compliance staff
- Healthcare administrators
- Medicare-participating providers
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