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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.

Medicare survey finds beneficiaries obese but cutting back on their smoking

by: Roy Edroso May 24, 2016

A CMS survey of Medicare patients finds them in good shape by some measures (e.g., good knees) and not-so-good shape in others (e.g., overweight or obese).

12 more national coverage determinations get ICD-10 code overhaul

by: Richard Scott May 19, 2016

Watch out for coding updates to a dozen national coverage determinations (NCDs), including big-ticket items such as mammography, to ensure your claims continue to get paid as ICD-10 turns one in October.

Experts: We like MIPS' streamlining, but will providers be ready?

by: Roy Edroso May 18, 2016

Experts with whom we surveyed the new merit-based incentive payment system (MIPS) reporting program proposed rule, which CMS released on April 27, see a lot to like – but worry CMS may be rushing things.

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