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Winds of Change in the US Healthcare System

By Karna W. Morrow, CPC, RCC, CCS-P, PCS

The full impact of the 2016 presidential election is still unknown, but there is a key issue to keep on your radar as we enter 2017. Value-based healthcare is a reality, and its far-reaching impact needs to be front and center on your radar for 2017.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services News - October 2016

CMS Recruits American College of Rheumatology Leader for MACRA Committee
Rheumatology Community Urges Congressional Leaders to Stop Medicare Part B Demo Project
CMS Announces New Initiative to Increase Clinician Engagement
CMS Reveals New Flexible Options for Complying with MACRA Requirements

Medicare Health, Drug Program Payment and Policy Updates for 2017 Finalized

Medicare Health, Drug Program Payment and Policy Updates for 2017 Finalized
CMS Increases Transparency of Medicare Part B Program
Part B Faces Backlash from the Rheumatology Community

CMS Strengthens Medicare Advantage and Part D

CMS Strengthens Medicare Advantage and Part D
New Affordable Care Act Initiative Launched
CMS to Add 5500 ICD-10 Codes
New Interactive Tool Seeks to Raise Awareness About Health Disparities