The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services implemented a new 311-page final rule, sparking outrage from many in the medical community, according to RevCycle Intelligence.
Here are three points:
1. Critics say they understand while data collection is important, it is becoming a "considerable burden."
2. Other medical professionals say CMS' proposals are not adequately explained and difficult to validate. Critics implore the CMS to provide more rationale for the policy changes.
3. Some organizations support CMS' proposed additions to the Outpatient Quality Reporting Program, saying the additions will help organizations measure more topics that are crucial to patient care.
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