Compliance: Expect the Full MOON Roll Out by October 2016

Why This Topic Matters

Hospitals and critical access hospitals need to understand when the notice becomes required, what broad content and delivery processes are involved, and how CMS’s timing affects implementation planning and workload.

Article Sections

1. Grab Ahold of the Timelines

   Discusses the CMS timeline for approval and implementation of the standardized Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice and the related NOTICE Act effective date.

2. Master the Anatomy of MOON

   Reviews the general components of the notice, who receives it, and the broad communication requirements tied to observation services.

3. Know These Changes from the Draft

   Summarizes broad differences between the draft and updated notice and identifies areas of patient guidance that were revised.

4. Give MOON to the Right Patient, the Right Way

   Covers the intended patient population, delivery formats, retention expectations, and handling when a representative is involved.

5. Know What MOON Will Cost You

   Addresses the estimated administrative burden, affected provider volume, and background context for the federal notice requirement.