September 7, 2017
MLN Connects® for Thursday, September 7, 2017
News & Announcements
- Hospice Provider Preview Reports Available through September 28
- IRF and LTCH Provider Preview Reports: Review by September 30
- IRF and LTCH Compare Quarterly Refresh
- Mapping Medicare Disparities Tool: 2017 Enhancements Released
- 2015 Inpatient and Outpatient Hospital Utilization and Payment Data Available
- Healthy Aging® Month: Discuss Preventive Services with your Patients
Provider Compliance
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion CMS Provider Minute Video – Reminder
Claims, Pricers & Codes
- October 2017 Average Sales Price Files Available
Upcoming Events
- Overview of MIPS for Small, Rural, and Underserved Practices Webinar – September 8
- New Medicare Card Project: Clearinghouses and Vendors Special Open Door Forum – September 12
- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program Billing Requirements Call – September 19
- Reporting Hospice Quality Data: Tips for Compliance Call – September 20
- PQRS: Feedback Reports and Informal Review Process for PY 2016 Results Call – September 26
- Physician Compare Call – September 28
Medicare Learning Network Publications & Multimedia
- Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program: Audio Recording and Transcript – New