August 17, 2017
MLN Connects® for Thursday, August 17, 2017
News & Announcements
- CMS Releases Hospice Compare Website to Improve Consumer Experiences, Empower Patients
- Proposed Changes to Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model, Cancellation of Other Models
- CMS Releases Updated Data on Medicare Hospice Utilization and Payment
- SNF Quality Reporting Program Web-based Training Module Available
- Beneficiary Notices: Large Print Forms Available
Provider Compliance
- Inpatient Skilled Nursing Facility Denials
Claims, Pricers & Codes
- 2018 ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines and Conversion Table Available
Upcoming Events
- IMPACT Act: Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary Measures Call – September 6
- Nursing Home Facility Assessment Tool and State Operations Manual Revisions Call – September 7
Medicare Learning Network Publications & Multimedia
- Care Management Listening Session: Audio Recording and Transcript – New
- Medicare Parts A & B Appeals Process Booklet – Revised
- DMEPOS Information for Pharmacies Fact Sheet – Revised
- DMEPOS Accreditation Fact Sheet – Revised