Senators question CMS’ tactic of enforcing policies as if they were law

From international law firm Arnold & Porter LLP comes a timely column that provides views on current regulatory and legislative topics that weigh on the minds of today’s physicians and health care executives.One of the great frustrations experienced by physicians and other providers who participate in the Medicare program is the confusion and inconsistency of Medicare policy. While formal regulations and other guidelines such as national coverage determinations are subject to notice and comment requirements, the vast majority of Medicare policies are buried in manuals and other guidance documents, many (Read more...)

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