Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2019 Issue 17
Industry Notes: CMS Rolls Out MFA for Online Provider Enrollment
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Article Overview
This news piece summarizes CMS operational updates that affect Medicare providers, including the rollout of multifactor authentication across provider enrollment platforms and the availability of emergency guidance tied to Hurricane Dorian. It is relevant to providers, billing and enrollment staff, and compliance teams who monitor CMS system changes, access requirements, and disaster-response instructions. The article also references where CMS and contractor support resources can be found for enrollment and emergency-related questions.
Why This Topic Matters
Providers rely on CMS enrollment systems and emergency waivers to maintain access, enrollment, and claims-related operations. Understanding these updates helps practices stay aware of system access changes and disaster-response resources without missing important administrative notices.
What You Will Learn
- Which CMS provider enrollment systems are affected by the security update
- What general type of authentication change CMS is implementing
- What kinds of emergency guidance CMS made available for Hurricane Dorian-affected providers
- Where CMS-directed support and emergency information are referenced
Who Should Read This
- Medicare providers
- Practice managers
- Billing and enrollment staff
- Compliance staff
- Healthcare administrators
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