Medicare Participation Enrollment Deadline Extended to February 15
Due to the uncertainty surrounding physician payment, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended their Annual Participation Enrollment Period until February 15, 2013. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - January 7, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
Medicare Participation Enrollment Deadline Extended to February 15
Due to the uncertainty surrounding physician payment, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended their Annual Participation Enrollment Period until February 15, 2013. Any changes to participation status must be post-marked by February 15. Participation status changes made during the extension will be retroactive to January 1. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - January 5, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
CMS Releases Guidance on Remote IONM Billing for 2013
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently posted guidance for billing Medicare for remote intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring in calendar year (CY) 2013. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - January 4, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
Academy Announces Board Nominations
The AAN Nomination Committee, chaired by former president Stephen M. Sergay, MB BCh, FAAN, has announced the slate of nominees for AAN officer and director positions for the 2013–2015 term. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - January 4, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
AAN Continues to Fight CMS Reduction in Payment for Nerve Conduction
On December 27, 2012, the AAN submitted comments on the final 2013 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in November. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - January 3, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
Free Webinar Decodes 2013 Physician Fee Schedule
The 2013 Practice Management Webinar series will kick off on Tuesday, January 8, with the first free webinar for AAN members, “Decoding the 2013 Physician Fee Schedule: Changes that Impact Neurology.” This 90–minute session online begins at 12:00 p.m. ET. The deadline to register is Monday, January 7. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - January 2, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
President Signs Fiscal Cliff Bill: One-year SGR Fix Included
Following Senate action, the House passed the "fiscal cliff" bill on a 257-167 vote late Tuesday. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - January 2, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
Senate Passes One-year SGR Delay
On an 89-8 vote, the Senate passed a bill early on January 1 to prevent the United States from going over the "fiscal cliff." (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - January 2, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
