decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2007 Issue 6 (June)
NPI disclosure may be delayed
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Article Overview
This article covers a CMS notice about the public release of National Provider Identifier information, including a possible delay to allow providers to review optional fields before disclosure. It also summarizes revisions to the NPI application and update forms and provides context for providers and billing/enrollment staff managing NPPES records.
Why This Topic Matters
Providers and enrollment staff need to know what NPI information may become publicly available and when form revisions take effect so they can review records and keep submitted data current.
Article Sections
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NPI disclosure may be delayed
Overview of CMS communication about the public release of NPI data and the possibility of postponing disclosure. The section focuses on record review and the privacy implications of optional application fields.
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NPI application/update form revised
Summary of planned revisions to the paper and electronic NPI update forms and the timing for availability and acceptance of old versions. The section also notes the general categories of form changes being introduced.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS is approaching public release timing for NPI records
- Which parts of the NPI application may need review before publication
- What types of revisions were announced for the NPI update forms
- When revised paper and electronic forms were expected to be available
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Provider enrollment staff
- Billing and coding staff
- Practice managers
- Compliance staff
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