CMS Releases Medicare Provider Satisfaction Survey Results
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the results of its second annual provider satisfaction survey of Medicare fee-for-service contractors who pay more than $280 billion in Medicare claims each year. View the results.
View the MedLearn Matters article to learn more.
Neurology Medicare Carrier Advisory Committee (NeuroCAC)
CMS mandates that each Medicare carrier have a Carrier Advisory Committee (CAC) in every state to help with payment and policy issues.
CAC representatives assist in drafting Medicare Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs). To search and view carrier LCDs, visit the CMS website.
Read a question-and-answer document about the NeuroCAC in the May 1, 2007, issue of Neurology Today.Compliance Program Guidance
Neurologists interested in the typical regulatory requirements that their offices must meet can review the compliance program laid out by the Office of Inspector General. The guidance (PDF) is targeted at solo and small group physician practices.