decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2009 Issue 7 (July)
Proposal: Imaging providers must be accredited by 2012 to be paid
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Article Overview
This article reviews a CMS proposal tied to payment for the technical component of advanced imaging services and explains the broad accreditation framework CMS wants applied by January 2012. It is relevant to imaging practices, compliance staff, and revenue cycle teams that work with MRI, CT, and PET services, as well as organizations involved in accreditation oversight. The article covers the proposed role of CMS-approved accreditation organizations, general practice readiness expectations, and the types of findings those organizations would be required to report to CMS.
Why This Topic Matters
The proposal could affect whether imaging providers are eligible for payment and adds oversight expectations that may influence compliance, operations, and accreditation preparation for advanced imaging services.
What You Will Learn
- How a CMS proposal could change payment-related accreditation expectations for advanced imaging providers.
- What broad practice capabilities CMS links to accreditation readiness for advanced imaging services.
- What kinds of findings accreditation organizations may be required to share with CMS.
- Who the proposal is intended to affect within imaging practices.
Who Should Read This
- Imaging providers
- Radiology practices
- Compliance professionals
- Medical practice administrators
- Revenue cycle staff
- Accreditation organizations
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