Use the New Form CMS-855R for Reassignment of Medicare Benefits
CMS is releasing a revised Form CMS-855R for physicians and non-physicians practitioners to reassign their Medicare benefits. READ MORE
5 Things to Know about Indiana Medicaid for 2020
As we wrap up 2019, the Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) has released a variety of information Indiana healthcare providers need to know about billing Medicaid in 2020. We’ve created a short list of the top five things you should know. READ MORE
Top Tips for Medicare Provider Enrollment
Enrolling providers with Medicare can be a tedious, time-intensive process. However, the process takes even longer if the application is incomplete or contains the wrong information. Here are a few reminders to help make the process go more smoothly. READ MORE
Implementation of Indiana FSSA’s New EnCred Solution Delayed; Now Using Phased Approach
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s (FSSA) new provider enrollment and credentialing solution – FSSA EnCred – will be rolled out in a phased implementation process. Phase one is slated to begin in late summer or early fall 2019. A timeline for additional phases has not been announced. READ MORE
Two Thirds of Physicians Believe MOC Adds No Clinical Value
More than two thirds of physicians believe the maintenance of certification process adds no clinical value to their practice. While many certifying boards have responded to pressure by making changes, some states are also addressing the issue through anti-MOC legislation. READ MORE
When Is a Due Date Not Really a Due Date? Reviewing Indiana Medicaid Revalidations
Indiana Medicaid recently published a new list of providers who must revalidate their enrollment by the published due date. However, to ensure the revalidation is processed correctly, providers really should submit their revalidation application at least 30 days before the due date, says CIPROMS’ Denise O’Brien. READ MORE
Indiana Medicaid MCEs also Fully Enrolling All PAs, Reimbursing at 75%
Beginning September 1, 2018, all physician assistants must now enroll both with Indiana Medicaid and all Indiana Medicaid Managed Care Entities and can no longer be billed under a supervising physician’s NPI. READ MORE
Indiana Medicaid Now Fully Enrolling All PAs Beginning September 1, 2018
Beginning September 1, 2018, all physician assistants (PAs) must now enroll as Indiana Medicaid Providers and can no longer be billed under a supervising physician’s NPI. The new effective date was announced by IHCP earlier this week. READ MORE
Indiana Medicaid Now Fully Enrolling All PAs, Reimbursing at 75%
According to recently clarified guidelines by Indiana Medicaid, all physician assistants must now enroll as Indiana Health Coverage Providers and can no longer be billed under a supervising physician’s NPI. This change, which brings billing for PAs into alignment with billing for other Mid-Level, or Non-Physician Providers, also reduces reimbursement for PA services to 75 percent of the Medicaid allowed amount. READ MORE
FSSA Developing Streamlined Enrollment and Credentialing Process for Indiana Medicaid
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) recently contracted with Conduent Business Services LLC to develop, design, and implement an integrated process for enrolling and credentialing providers that participate in the Indiana Healthcare Coverage Programs. READ MORE
