COVID-19 Announcements and Updates
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CMS Releases Final Rule for E-Prescribing Prior Authorization
On December 31, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a final regulation requiring Medicare Part D prescription drug plans to…
Read More2020 CPC+ Submission Period Opens
On January 4, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) officially opened the data submission period for the Comprehensive Primary Care Plus…
Read More2020 MIPS Submission Period Opens
On January 4, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) officially opened the data submission period for the Merit-based Incentive Payment System…
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COVID-19 Vaccine and NextGen Enterprise
As the first COVID-19 vaccines begin reaching the market, Health IT vendors like NextGen Healthcare have a critical role to play in tracking and…
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Deadline for e-Prescribing for Controlled Substances Extended
As anticipated, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has delayed the deadline for e-prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) for Medicare Part D…
Read More2020 Quality Payment Program (QPP): COVID-19 Response
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is implementing multiple flexibilities across multiple performance years for the Quality Payment Program (QPP) in response…
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Reminder – New E&M Guidelines Go Into Effect January 1
Effective January 1, 2021 CMS is aligning E&M coding with changes adopted by the American Medical Association’s CPT Editorial Panel for office/outpatient E&M visits….
Read MoreDeadline January 1 for Updated Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN) Form
The CMS deadline is January 1, 2021 to begin using the updated Advanced Beneficiary Notice of non-coverage (ABN) forms for services requiring notification of…
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As your trusted advisor, NextGen Healthcare strives to keep you informed about industry and regulatory changes impacting your practice. The 21st Century Cures Act (CURES) final rules…
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