decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2013 Issue 10 (October)
Shutdown ends after CMS debuts PECOS surrogate program, new PQRS deadline
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Article Overview
This news article explains how CMS communication and routine Medicare operations resumed after the government shutdown, with emphasis on two operational developments affecting providers: the launch of a PECOS surrogate enrollment option and a short extension related to PQRS registration. It is relevant to medical practices, billing staff, enrollment personnel, and compliance teams that monitor Medicare administrative updates and reporting timelines.
Why This Topic Matters
The article highlights immediate Medicare administrative changes that can affect provider enrollment workflows and quality reporting participation. It is useful for organizations that manage PECOS access, staff enrollment procedures, and deadline-sensitive CMS program registration.
Article Sections
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Breaking news
A brief update on the federal government reopening and CMS resuming normal communications after the shutdown.
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Long-awaited PECOS surrogate program up and running
Discussion of CMS’ newly available surrogate enrollment access within the PECOS system and related provider enrollment workflow changes.
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PQRS deadline delayed, providers get 3 extra days
Coverage of the short PQRS registration deadline extension and related announcements from provider organizations.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS operational communications were affected and then restored after the shutdown
- What the article says about PECOS enrollment access changes for third-party users
- How the article frames a short extension for PQRS registration
- Which provider groups and organizations are referenced in the CMS update discussion
Who Should Read This
- Medical practice administrators
- Billing and coding staff
- Provider enrollment specialists
- Compliance staff
- Healthcare operations managers
- Quality reporting coordinators
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