Monthly Archives: November 2013

Bowling for Denials

Posted on November 19, 2013 by ryanball1

I wanted to pass along a very interesting post from Ossur’s R&R blog by David McGill on Medicare contract auditors trolling for information in an attempt to rewrite requirements for lower limb prostheses to their liking. If you are not … Continue reading →

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ACA Health Exchange Enrollment Down, Medicaid Enrollment Up

Posted on November 14, 2013 by ryanball1

Under fire since October 1st, the Obama Administration has finally announced the figures from the first month of the enrollment period for Americans to obtain health insurance in advance of the individual mandate becoming active in 2014. Under the mandate, … Continue reading →

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PECOS Phase II Back Again, Implementation January 6, 2014

Posted on November 12, 2013 by ryanball1

As if dealing with documentation requirements and independent bounty hunters masquerading as auditors were not enough, CMS again recently announced that they will move forward with Phase 2 of the Internet-based Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS) program, creating … Continue reading →

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