decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2011 Issue 1 (January)
3 ways NPPs, physicians can deal with the new signature rule
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Article Overview
This article covers a CMS policy change affecting how physicians and non-physician practitioners handle lab requisitions and orders. It explains the operational impact on medical practices, discusses several compliance-oriented workflow options, and notes related industry and agency responses. The piece is aimed at coders, practice managers, auditors, and other billing/compliance professionals who need to understand how the rule may affect ordering processes and documentation procedures.
Why This Topic Matters
The rule can change everyday lab-ordering workflow in physician offices and create compliance and documentation concerns for practices. Understanding the policy helps organizations evaluate ordering methods, staff responsibilities, and the broader administrative impact of CMS enforcement.
What You Will Learn
- How a CMS signature requirement can affect lab ordering workflows in physician practices
- What general compliance approaches practices may consider when handling lab requisitions
- How practice operations and stakeholder reactions factor into implementation of the rule
- Why the policy prompted discussion among CMS, medical groups, and laboratory organizations
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Non-physician practitioners
- Medical practice managers
- Medical coders
- Billing and compliance staff
- Clinical office administrators
- Auditors
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