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Aaron Cohen on how to approach the MIPS slowdown, and more

by: Roy Edroso Oct 3, 2016

Aaron Cohen, principal and health care co-practice leader at accounting, tax and consulting firm Citrin Cooperman in New York City, talked to Part B News about the merit-based incentive payment system (MIPS) and the "at-your-own-pace" proposal.

ACOG makes update recommendations for covered women's health services services

by: Roy Edroso Sep 28, 2016

A major women's health organization has issued draft recommendation for required, copay-free health care coverage for women, which has guidelines close to current standards.

CMS: Vermont only state that hasn't reduced hospital readmissions

by: Roy Edroso Sep 14, 2016

Every U.S. state except Vermont reduced its 30-day, all-condition hospital readmission rate over five years, according to a Sept. 13 CMS announcement.

Want investigational drugs for your patient? FDA just made it easier.

by: Roy Edroso Jun 2, 2016

The FDA released a new, streamlined form June 2 with which physicians can get investigational new drugs (INDs) otherwise not cleared for treatment into the hands of their patients. FDA makes no guarantees but says applicants should get their approval within 30 days -- and in some instances may get it immediately.

Training opportunities for Part B News readers

by: Karen Long May 24, 2016

With everything a physician practice has to keep track of -- the new merit-based incentive payment system (MIPS), ICD-10 code changes, enrollment changes and more -- you might feel overwhelmed. But we've got you covered.

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