LiveWire
The LiveWire is an electronic newsletter for physicians and their staff produced by CMS' healthcare financing division. It is distributed twice each month via email.
December 19: Information on holding of 2012 Medicare claims; HIPAA 5010 deadline; New EHR meaningful use portal; Free coding resources
November 19: HIPAA 5010 enforcement delayed but Jan. 1 deadline intact; New Medicare administrator for Colorado, Sales and use tax information
November 1: Deadline to file eRx hardship extended, Medicare revalidation update, Only 58 days until HIPAA 5010 compliance deadline
September 1: New eRx 2012 final rule, What the FAIR Health database means to your practice, Medicare revalidation, RAC errors
August 1: National Version 5010 Testing Day, New ABN form and instructions, Medicaid EHR incentive to roll out soon
July 1: Preventive care benefits under PPACA, Delay in new Medicaid provider rates, July 12 webinar, UHC/Pacificare name change, 5010 and your PMS
June 1: HIPAA Version 5010 National Testing Day, New eRx exemptions proposed, Primary care incentives, Recent payer newsletters
May 1: EHR Selection Summit, Prepare now for ICD-10, Medicare Shared Savings program, Save money with EFT
April 1: eRx reminder, HIPAA webinar, 2011 CPT codes, UHC designation extension, New home health documentation rules
March 1: HIT/HIE help, RAC documentation limits, Reprocessing claims affected by ACA, Physician well-being survey, Signature requirements
Feb. 1: Prepare now for HIPAA Version 5010, Prescriptions needed for OTC reimbursements, Preventive care tips, UHC profiling deadline
Jan. 19: 2011 eRx and PQRI resources, United designation letters in the mail, New Medicare lab requisitions policy
Jan. 6: Medicare releases 2011 payment rates, New preventive services, EHR incentive registration and educational programs
Dec. 15: CO-REC releases list of approved EHRs, Upcoming EHR educational workshops, Medicare updates
Dec. 1: Possible penalties for not participating in eRx, Medicare payment update, Red Flags, PECOS
Nov. 15: 2011 Medicare physician fee schedule, White Coat Wednesday, Red Flags reminder, Help with MA plans
Nov. 1: New practice viability resources, Medicare participation options and tips to prepare for a cut, new physician signature requirements
Oct. 15: Version 5010 and ICD-10 updates, PQRI checks coming soon, Medicare incentives tip sheet, Flu shot information
Oct. 1: Medical Board rules and policy changes, Know your Medicare participation options, Health system reform changes effective Sept. 23.
Sept. 15: UHG settlement deadline Oct. 5, Upcoming educational programs
Sept. 1: EHR incentives and certification, AMA Health System Reform Insights, TrailBlazer education programs
August 15: Changes to the Medical Practice Act, What to do before firing a health plan, EHR incentive program webinar
August 1: Physician designation resources, UHG settlement help, New practice management system selection toolkit.
July 15: Final rules for EHR incentive program, 2011 Medicare proposed rules analysis, PECOS letters in the mail.
July 1: HIT resources, PECOS enrollment update, National insurer report card
June 15: Reform law integrity provisions, Important private payer updates, possible change in PECOS enrollment deadline
June 1: 2010 Medicare payment changes, Red Flag Rules delayed, PQRI update
May 15: Red Flag Rules deadline, Help with UHG settlement, AMA wants Medicare enrollment feedback
May 1: SGR petition drive, UHG settlement info, Not too early to prepare for ICD-10