Description

The 2019 Master Medicare Guide is packed with timely and useful information for providers, attorneys, and consultants who need to stay on top of one of the most complex programs maintained by the federal government.

The 2019 Edition includes: Over 500 explanation summaries for all aspects of the Medicare program - coverage, eligibility, reimbursement, fraud and abuse, and administration.

These explanations reflect significant regulatory changes that went into effect in 2018, including -

• The continued implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA), including changes to Medicare reimbursement for physicians and quality of care programs, among other things
• Medicare enrollment and coverage changes under the 21st Century Cures Act
• Annual prospective payment updates for Medicare providers

All discussions include cross-references to relevant laws, regulations, CMS manual sections, administrative and judicial decisions, and more

Previous Edition: Master Medicare Guide, 2018 Edition, ISBN: 9781454895541