Community health needs assessment requirements spelled out by IRS, Treasury Department *

USA - April 18 2013
On April 5, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department provided additional guidance for 501(c)(3) hospitals conducting…

Co-authors: Christine Kenney.

HHS announces extension of meaningful use incentive payment timelines *

USA - December 7 2011
On November 30, 2011, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius issued a press release announcing her intent to extend the timelines for qualifying for reimbursement incentives available under the “meaningful use” rules to encourage more providers to attest to Stage 1 meaningful use before the end of 2011.

CY 2011 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule includes Stark disclosure requirements *

USA - July 7 2010
Earlier this week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) posted the CY 2011 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule (the Proposed Rule) addressing annual updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and other Medicare Part B payment policies.

Co-authors: Bryn R. Beers Hunt, Claire Turcotte.