Much is happening on the Medicare front these days. From changes to the False Claims Act to proposed modifications to the Medicare physician fee schedule (MPFS) and the hospital outpatient prospective payment system (HOPPS), just about every health care provider is affected in some way.

On July 1, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its proposed changes to the MPFS for 2010, including a significant decrease in the conversion factor used to determine Medicare payment, a clarification of its policy on physician signatures on requisitions for clinical laboratory tests, deletion of codes for physician consultation, modifications to payment for diagnostic imaging services, new accreditation standards for imaging, and minor clarifications to the “stand in the shoes” concept under the Stark physician self-referral rules.

That same day, CMS also released its proposed HOPPS changes, including further revisions to its policies on physician supervision of outpatient services. In addition, legislation recently signed into law—the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act—significantly amends the Federal False Claims Act (FCA) and expands the potential liability for all companies doing business with the government.

So what does this all mean for clinical laboratories, pathologists, and diagnostic imaging providers? Join us during this 90-minute interactive webinar as our experts explain what CMS has in store for providers for the remainder of 2009 and 2010 and how these changes could affect you.

During this program, you will:

• Find out what CMS is proposing to change in the Medicare program in 2010 in terms of both the Medicare physician fee schedule and the hospital outpatient prospective payment system
• Review the changes to the per-click and under arrangements rules under the Stark physician self-referral law that become effective Oct, 1, 2009, as well as recently proposed clarifications to the “stand in the shoes” rules under Stark
• Hear how new FCA amendments create heightened risk for all individuals and companies that do business with or receive funds from the federal government
• Understand how these proposals could affect clinical laboratories, pathologists, radiologists, and other diagnostic imaging providers

You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions in our interactive Q&A portion of the program.

Take this hassle-free approach to learning about Medicare changes in 2009 and 2010 and what they mean for you. And you can invite your entire staff—for one low fee.

For more information, please call 800-401-5937, ext. 2. Continuing education credit is available.

FEATURED SPEAKERS:

Julie Kass, Esq., Ober/Kaler
William Mathias, Esq., Ober/Kaler

HOST & MODERATOR:

Kimberly Scott, Senior Editor, Washington G-2 Reports