To ensure prompt and accurate payment, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) encourages physicians to keep their National Provider Identification (NPI) record up to date.
2009 ICD-9 Coding Essentials Seminars
Barbara J. Hohenstein, President of Medical Management Resources, will present "2009 ICD-9-CM", a day-long seminar designed to address coding issues for medical practices. Ms Hohenstein is a noted speaker on practice management and coding issues. Click here for more information and to register.
Second Phase of Tamper-Resistant Prescription Law Now in Effect
As of Oct. 1, 2008, all handwritten fee-for-service Medicaid prescriptions must contain at least one feature from each of the three categories of tamper resistance.
Kentucky Medicaid Announces Change to Physician Enrollment
The Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) posted a notice that web-based applications for Kentucky Medicaid are no longer acceptable.
CMS Releases Revised Guidelines for Teaching Physicians, Interns, and Residents
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a revised edition of Guidelines for Teaching Physicians, Interns, and Residents (July 2008).
AMA to Present "Heal the Claims Process" Campaign to KMA
The KMA Medical Business Advocacy (MBA) and Quality Committees have been invited to participate in a “Learn at Lunch” webinar with the AMA Private Sector Advocacy unit (PSA) at 12 p.m. (EST), October 9, 2008.
March of Dimes Prematurity Summit - Nov 18
The 2008 March of Dimes Prematurity Summit will be held on November 18 at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville.
