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CMS would limit payment for treating certain hospital-acquired conditions

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on April 13 posted its proposed FY 2008 inpatient rule, saying it will help improve the accuracy of Medicare payments for inpatients. The proposal also has more incentives to engage in quality improvement efforts. Comments are due by June 12. The rule…

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By: OR Manager
June 1, 2007
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CMS plans changes in guidelines for consent, alcohol-based preps

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) plans to make changes in its interpretive guidelines on 2 issues of particular concern to OR managers—listing names of individuals on the consent form who will be assisting the surgeon and use of alcohol-based prep solutions. A CMS official described the planned…

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By: OR Manager
January 1, 2007
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