I know I am wearing out the 2012 Medicare PFS without actually discussing the contents of most importance to the typical nephrology practice’s bottom line (actual fee schedule changes), but I want to review two more topics first. Today, it’s the CMS approach to the public reporting of quality data. The Affordable Care Act [...]
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As I mentioned last week, the 2012 Medicare PFS contains a little something for everyone. This is particularly true for those of you who suffer from insomnia. Today, let’s explore what’s in store for PQRS next year as “succinctly” outlined in roughly 200 pages of the PFS final rule. Remarkable as it may seem, [...]