Practice Management and Health Policy Articles- Medicare

Frequently Asked Questions Flier on E-Prescribing: The AMA has created a frequently asked questions flier, which provides information on Medicare’s electronic prescribing incentive program. This program will begin in January 2009.

Medicare Appeals: Article from the September 2008 issue of the Bulletin article on appealing Medicare denials. For CY 2009 the Amount in Controversy (AIC) for the Administrative Law Judge level remains $120, while the AIC for the Judicial Review level increased to $1,220.

Medicare Administrative Contractors: Article on the nationwide transition of Medicare Part A, Part B, and Durable Medical Equipment contractors to these administrators.