Are You Prepared for the May 1st PECOS Edits?
After a brief announcement and retraction, CMS settled on May 1, 2013, as the day that phase two of the Internet-based Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS) will go …
Competitive Bid Rates Reduced by 2%
On March 8th CMS notified Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Providers that reimbursement rates for all claims submitted will be reduced by 2% beginning April 1st, 2013. These latest cuts are …
HHS Moving To Offer Affordable Coverage In 2014
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced that more states are moving forward to implement the health care law and establishing Health Insurance Marketplaces. HHS conditionally approved …
VA To Reduce Verification Denials Using Preliminary Findings
WASHINGTON – To speed eligibility determinations of Veteran-owned small businesses for Department of Veterans Affairs’ “Veterans First” contracts, VA will allow applicants the opportunity to correct minor deficiencies before an …