Medicare Revalidation process for Providers and Suppliers

 

Medicare Revalidation process for Providers and Suppliers

 

CMS has defined time frame for providers and suppliers to send their re-validation application to the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC) to be in compliance with provider enrollment requirements. The due dates generally fall on the last day of the month, for example, 30th June, 31st July which is determined based on the last successful re-validation or initial enrollment date. Continue reading “Medicare Revalidation process for Providers and Suppliers”

Preventative Healthcare Gets Its Importance In Obamacare

‘Prevention is better than cure’ – Recognizing the truth in this adage, ‘Obamacare’ has brought in the preventative healthcare services to create a healthy tomorrow. Heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic low respiratory disease and accidental injuries are considered as the five main causes for the increased mortality rate in the US. Continue reading “Preventative Healthcare Gets Its Importance In Obamacare”

CMS’ Health Surveys to strengthen PQRS

Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems:

This is a survey developed by CMS, to gain feedback from patients and their relatives about experiences with and ratings of their healthcare providers and plans. The survey includes hospitals, home health agencies, Doctors (single and groups), and health drug plans.  The survey results are publicly shared by CMS, so Providers may have an impact due to ratings, because it is the feedback of the patients. Continue reading “CMS’ Health Surveys to strengthen PQRS”

Ebola Scare in the US!

The growing panic among the US citizens over the Ebola virus has become the recent buzz in the country. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, Atlanta) has estimated that by August 2014, approximately 68 Ebola scares were handled by US healthcare facilities and state labs. The numbers have doubled and tripled in the months of September and October. The latest news is that the deadly virus could reach Britain and France by the end of this month (October). The approximate number of people infected so far by this rapidly spreading virus is 7,200. Let us take a look at when and where it all started and how scientists and healthcare workers are struggling to contain a full-fledged outbreak: Continue reading “Ebola Scare in the US!”