Part B News Briefs

Why This Topic Matters

The topics covered can affect how physician practices understand CMS oversight, document services, and monitor payer and facility policy changes. It also highlights issues that may influence compliance planning and administrative follow-up for organizations working in Medicare and commercial insurance environments.

Article Sections

1. Farm bill and physician ownership provision

   A policy update about a provision related to specialty hospital ownership and the legislative process surrounding the farm bill.

2. Clarification on split/shared and incident-to visits

   A clarification discussing CMS-related visit categories in the physician office setting and the circumstances under which related work may be considered together.

3. CMS special focus facility list

   An update on a CMS nursing home oversight list and the type of facilities included on it.

4. Blue Cross Blue Shield class action settlement

   A report on final settlement approval, the claims process timeline, and physician-related distribution of settlement funds.