A comment docket dominated by hospital lobby framing produces a rule that reflects that framing. A comment docket that includes documented employer cost analysis, physician ownership experience, and market structure argument produces a different rule.
Ambulatory Surgery Centers are yet to get Medicare coverage for total knee replacements, giving hospitals a headstart to win this population.
One of the most intriguing aspects of the entire CMS EHR Incentive program has been the meaningful use requirement to calculate and submit clinical quality measures. The Final Rule let us know that “For 2011, an EP would provide the aggregate level data for the numerator, denominator, and exclusions through attestation as discussed in section II.A.3 […]