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Key Developments
Despite AMA protests, CMS posts new quality data for physicians
Posted on December 15, 2015
Despite protests from the American Medical Association (AMA), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) posted new performance scores for about 60% of compliant physicians. Results were... Read More >
Standing Committee Member Bob Berenson, MD will speak at NHPF Health Affairs Session this Friday September 18
Posted on September 15, 2015
The National Health Policy Forum along with Health Affairs will be hosting a session regarding Interventions to Improve Care for Older Adults this Friday, September 19, 2015. Bob Berenson, MD will be... Read More >
HHS publishes Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking input on updates to the Common Rule
Posted on September 9, 2015
On September 8, 2015, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking input on potential updates to the Common Rule. The Common Rule,... Read More >
TX Governor Greg Abbott signs "Ken's Bill" in an effort to promote improved health data interoperability
Posted on June 26, 2015
On June 19, 2015, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed "Ken's Bill" (HB 2641) into law in an effort to promote improved and expanded interoperable health data exchange in accordance with national data... Read More >
CMS Releases New Billing Information About 2013 Medicare Payments to Physicians and Hospitals
Posted on June 1, 2015
On June 01, 2015, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) posted 2013 Medicare utilization and payment data for hospitals (inpatient and outpatient) and physicians and other suppliers.... Read More >
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