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QPP Website Network Security Update This Fall – Test NOW

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CMS announced a mandatory update will be applied to the Quality Payment Program (QPP) systems in fall 2020 to increase network security. Any of the following may mean you won’t have access to the QPP website: Windows operating system (7 or 8.1) and Version 11 of Internet Explorer Mac OS and iOS with an outdated version of Safari or Version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge Test your browser access here: https://preview.qpp.cms.gov/login and…
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Provider Relief Fund Application Deadline Extended

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The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) reopened the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) General Distribution portal for certain providers and extended the application deadline to Sept. 13. The portal is reopened for providers who: Did not receive an initial payment that totals approximately 2 percent of their annual patient revenue Received an initial payment, but missed the June 3 deadline to submit their revenue information for additional funds Were ineligible for prior General Distribution…
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CMS Acts to Spur Innovation for America’s Seniors

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Today the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) (CMS-3372-P) proposed rule, which would provide Medicare beneficiaries access to the latest medical technology faster than ever. Under current rules, FDA approval of a device is followed by an often lengthy and costly process for Medicare coverage. The MCIT proposal would eliminate this lag time for both seniors and innovators. It would create a new, accelerated Medicare coverage…
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Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) testing period extended through 2021

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CMS announced on Aug. 10, 2020 that the Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) educational and operations testing period will be extended through 2021. As a result, there are no payment consequences associated with the AUC program and instead CMS encourages providers to use 2021 to learn, test, and prepare. For more information please visit: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/Appropriate-Use-Criteria-Program

2019 MIPS Performance Feedback and Final Score Now Available

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Attention MIPS Eligible Providers: CMS released the 2019 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) performance feedback and final scores. If you submitted data for the 2019 performance period, you can view your MIPS performance feedback and final score on the Quality Payment Program website. Login to the QPP Website using your HCQIS Access Roles and Profile (HARP) system credentials; these are the same credentials that allowed you to submit your 2019 MIPS data. To learn more about the…
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Federal Black Lung Program – New Central Mailroom Address

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Effective immediately, the Division of Coal Mine Workers’ Compensation (DCMWC), also known as the Federal Black Lung Program, has moved central mailroom operations to London, Kentucky. We encourage our stakeholders to utilize our C.O.A.L. Mine portal for electronic document submission; however, if you need to mail physical documents associated with a Black Lung claim, please begin using the following mailing addresses immediately: Purpose Mailing Address Provider Enrollment U.S. Department of Labor OWCP/DCMWCP.O. Box 8312London, KY  40742-8312 General…
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Trump Administration Proposes Expansion of Telehealth Benefits Permanently for Medicare Beneficiaries

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In an announcement released Monday: “The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing changes to expand telehealth permanently, consistent with the Executive Order on Improving Rural and Telehealth Access that President Trump signed today. The Executive Order and proposed rule advance our efforts to improve access and convenience of care for Medicare beneficiaries, particularly those living in rural areas. Additionally, the proposed rule implements a multi-year effort to reduce clinician burden under our…
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National Immunization Month

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August is National Immunization Awareness Month. National Immunization Awareness Month is meant to help raise awareness of the importance of vaccinations. MediSYS offers many tools to help practices stay on top of their patient’s immunizations, such as immunizations inventory, automated patient recalls and reminders, and others.

United Health Care (UHC) Phasing Out Paper Checks

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Attention United Health Care Providers, In 2020, United Health Care (UHC) is phasing out paper checks. They are encouraging providers to sign up for ACH/direct deposit. What you need to know: The UHC preferred method of payment is ACH/Direct Deposit. For those who do not sign up, payments will be through a virtual card. Merchant card processing fees may apply to virtual cards. For more information and to enroll in UHC ACH/Direct Deposit, please see…
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RHC COVID-19 Updates

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Attention Rural Health Clinics: Per CMS Publication 100-02, Chapter 13 (PDF, 400 KB), Section 80.4, productivity standards require 4,200 visits per physician and 2,100 visits per practitioner. If you are having difficulty meeting productivity standards as a result of COVID-19 PHE, you may request an exception to the productivity standards. The following information is required: Visit count that you are requesting as an exception to the standard of 4,200 for physicians and 2,100 for mid-level practitioners Documentation…
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Telehealth SAVED Our Practice!

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Telehealth is undoubtedly saving practices across the country and in your own town. Practices should adopt telehealth, where possible, in order to return lost revenue and give the patient more choices and better quality care. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has seen this shift and has expanded Telehealth coverage during the Covid pandemic. MediSYS offers a standalone telehealth solution that will fit into any practice. MediSYS can implement telehealth in your practice in…
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Outpatient Hospital Department (OPD) Prior Authorization (PA) Fax Number

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Please note that the correct fax number for Outpatient Hospital Department (OPD) Prior Authorization (PA) is (803) 462-7313. If you are using fax to submit your PA request, please use this fax number immediately. Applies to:JJ Part A//GeneralJJ Part B//GeneralJM Part A//GeneralJM Part B//Genera Information obtained from: https://www.palmettogba.com/palmetto/providers.nsf/vMasterDID/BR5J867725?opendocument