Reimbursement Briefs: AMA Wants ICD-10 Halt; News From CMS, AHRQ And OIG
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
AMA asks CMS to reconsider ICD-10 implementation. CMS explores specialist payment models. AHRQ quality measures clearinghouse endorses new Medicare hip and knee replacement measures tied to readmissions and complications. More reimbursement news.
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