Other Issuances: HDI posts approved issues, CMS issues memos, and more
Medicare Weekly Update, August 18, 2009
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HDI issues approved audit issues for Region D
On August 12, HealthDataInsights (HDI) posted the approved audit issues for the RAC program in Region D.
View the approved issues.
CMS issues policy memo on EMTALA requirements during a disaster
On August 14, CMS released S&C-09-52. This memo clarifies the requirements and options for hospitals experiencing an extraordinary surge in demand for ED services, in response to concerns about an H1N1 influenza resurgence this fall.
View the memo.
CMS issues policy memo on surveying facilities that use EHRs
On August 14, CMS issued S&C-09-53 on the survey process for facilities that use EHRs.
Frequently asked questions
CMS released FAQ 9842: Were some laboratory/pathology MUE values suspended?
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