General Surgery Coding Alert - 2018 Issue 2
Physician Notes: Get Ready for Medicare's New Opus: "Patients Over Paperwork"
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Article Overview
This article summarizes several Medicare administrative and operational updates for physicians and practices. It highlights CMS’s Patients Over Paperwork initiative, points readers to EHR certification and ranking resources relevant to MIPS reporting, and explains the Medicare Administrative Contractor transition affecting Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. It is intended for providers, practice managers, and billing or compliance staff who track Medicare program changes and reporting readiness.
Why This Topic Matters
These updates affect how practices interact with Medicare, prepare quality reporting, and manage contractor changes that can influence claims handling and communication. The article helps readers identify administrative priorities and transition timing that may affect workflow and reimbursement operations.
Article Sections
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Patients Over Paperwork
An overview of CMS’s effort to reduce administrative burden and streamline provider-facing regulations. The section frames the initiative as part of a broader Medicare operations update.
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Check Out Your EHR Vendor Stats to Ensure Easy MIPS Reporting
Guidance for checking EHR certification and vendor status as part of quality reporting preparation. The section focuses on where providers can look for current vendor information.
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Are You Up to Speed on the Jurisdiction J Transition?
Information about the Medicare Administrative Contractor change affecting Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. The section notes the transition timeline and available support resources for affected providers.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS is framing its effort to reduce provider administrative burden
- What to review when checking EHR vendor status for Medicare reporting readiness
- Which Medicare jurisdiction is changing contractors and which states are affected
- What kinds of transition support are being offered to providers during the MAC change
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical practice managers
- Billing staff
- Compliance staff
- Medicare providers
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