INDUSTRY NOTES : Obama Expected to Name New CMS Chief Soon

Why This Topic Matters

The article highlights several Medicare and CMS developments that may affect claims processing, provider eligibility, hospice reporting, and participation in incentive programs. Readers who work in reimbursement, compliance, or practice operations can use it to stay aware of policy and operational updates.

Article Sections

1. CMS leadership and policy changes

   An overview of anticipated CMS administrative changes and the broader Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP policy environment.

2. Payer software and claim validation issue

   A brief notice about a Part B payer correction involving claim validation errors and resubmission guidance.

3. Durable medical equipment accreditation exemptions

   A summary of CMS updates to professional categories affected by accreditation exemption rules.

4. Hospice length-of-stay data

   A report on hospice non-cancer length-of-stay trends and related provider data from a Medicare contractor.

5. CMS e-prescribing incentive program guidance

   An overview of CMS guidance materials describing participation considerations and reporting requirements for the e-prescribing incentive program.