Other CMS and OIG issuances
Medicare Weekly Update, December 18, 2007
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CMS issues proposed decision memo on computed tomographic angiography
On December 14, CMS issued a proposed decision memo on coverage of computed tomographic angiography (CTA) services. CMS is proposing Medicare coverage of CTA for symptomatic patients with chronic stable angina at intermediate risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), and for symptomatic patients with unstable angina at low risk of short-term death and intermediate risk of CAD.
View the proposed decision memo.
CMS issues proposed decision memo on continuous positive airway pressure therapy for obstructive sleep apnea
On December 14, CMS issued a proposed decision memo on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients. CMS is proposing to make numerous changes to the Medicare conditions of coverage applicable to CPAP therapy for OSA.
View the proposed decision memo.
View the current NCD.
Office of Inspector General releases its semiannual report for the second half of fiscal year 2007
On December 14, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued its semiannual report for the second half of fiscal year 2007.
View the OIG report.
View a related press release.
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