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I may post more information about the meeting later, but the general tone of the MAC medical directors was confident. The post The New LCDs are (Almost Certainly) Coming to Town appeared first on Caroline Fife M.D..

The lengthy report includes one account related to CTPs/skin subs which I mentioned in a previous blog when it happened. The post The DOJ Releases its 2023 Report on Healthcare Fraud & Abuse appeared first on Caroline Fife M.D..

It’s almost time! Join us today for our exclusive webinar, “Quality Measures Why they don't mean anything, but maybe everything.” The post Don’t Miss Today’s Webinar: “Quality Measures: Why They Don’t Mean Anything, But Maybe Everything.” appeared first on Caroline Fife M.D..

This email inquiry is from a real patient who is a retired nurse.  I can answer some of her questions but not all of them, particularly the ones around when a patient might be required to sign an ABN for skin subs. I will post any helpful answers that you send me, particularly around the The post Skin Substitute (Cellular Tissue Product) Questions From a Patient – Can Anyone Answer These Questions About Signing an ABN? appeared first on Caroline Fife M.D..

CGS J15 Webinar on Skin Substitute Grafts/Cellular and Tissue-Based Products for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Venous Leg Ulcers The post CGS Chief Medical Officer is Hosting a Meeting on the New Cellular Tissue Product / Skin Substitute LCD on December 20th appeared first on Caroline Fife M.D..

Investigations regarding various aspects of “skin substitute” use are on the list along with the expected release dates for the reports. The post Check Out HHS Work Plans on “Skin Substitutes” appeared first on Caroline Fife M.D..

Many practitioners are undergoing the full alphabet soup of Medicare audits (TPE, UPIC, SMERC, RAC, etc.). The post RAC Overpayment Allegations Versus FCA Accusations appeared first on Caroline Fife M.D..