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Key GOP Senators Introduce Measure To Repeal Health Reform Law’s IPAB

Joint Commission

Joint Commission Online - July 28, 2010

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Medicare

Radiologists, IDTFs Fear Private Insurers May Adopt CMS’ Proposed Cuts

Proposed 2011 Policy, Payment Changes for Hospital Outpatient Departments and Ambulatory Surgical Centers

House Panel Hikes HHS Anti-Fraud Budget, Gives Bulk Of Reform Law’s Prevention Funds To CDC

NRC

NRC SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO REGULATIONS ON DISTRIBUTION OF URANIUM AND THORIUM

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Health Reform

Key GOP Senators Introduce Measure To Repeal Health Reform Law’s IPAB

A group of key Senate Republicans introduced a bill that would eliminate one of the administration’s most beloved provisions of the health reform law -- the Independent Payment Advisory Board... [see full article]

Medicare

Radiologists, IDTFs Fear Private Insurers May Adopt CMS’ Proposed Cuts

Radiologists fear steep payment cuts they are slated to see from CMS, due partly to a health reform bill provision aimed at reducing health care costs, could also be picked up by private insurers... [see full article]

Proposed 2011 Policy, Payment Changes for Hospital Outpatient Departments and Ambulatory Surgical Centers

On, July 2, 2010, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that would update payment policies and rates for both hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs) and ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) for calendar year (CY) 2011. For ASCs, CY 2011 will be the first year of full payment rates under the revised ASC payment system methodology following a four-year transition.. [see full article]

House Panel Hikes HHS Anti-Fraud Budget, Gives Bulk Of Reform Law’s Prevention Funds To CDC

A House Appropriations subcommittee Thursday night voted to give HHS an 80 percent funding increase for its efforts to fight fraud and abuse in the Medicare and Medicaid programs... [see full article]

NRC

NRC SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO REGULATIONS ON DISTRIBUTION OF URANIUM AND THORIUM

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to its regulations regarding the distribution and licensing of unenriched uranium and thorium (also known as source material)... [see full article]