decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2012 Issue 6 (June)
Secure revenue by meeting July 1 deadline for key CMS programs
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Article Overview
This article reviews a set of CMS-related deadline-driven updates that practices need to track around July 1. It is aimed at physicians, coders, billing staff, and practice administrators who need a high-level view of reimbursement-sensitive program changes, reporting periods, format requirements, and application deadlines. The discussion covers electronic prescribing, HIPAA transaction standards, hospital-related payment window reporting, new HCPCS Q-code additions, PQRS timing, and ACO participation dates.
Why This Topic Matters
Missing these CMS dates or requirements can affect claim acceptance, reporting eligibility, incentives, or payment adjustments. The article helps readers identify which programs require immediate operational attention and what broad compliance areas are involved.
What You Will Learn
- Which CMS programs and billing-related deadlines are changing around July 1
- What types of reporting and transaction-format updates practices need to monitor
- How several reimbursement-related CMS initiatives fit into a single implementation timeline
- Which general areas of practice operations are affected by the July 1 changes
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Practice administrators
- Revenue cycle teams
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