“The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently took the next step in its Patients Over Paperwork initiative by publishing a second request for information (RFI). This RFI seeks public comment by Aug. 12 on ways to reduce unnecessary administrative burdens. This solicitation intends to build on CMS’ past changes working toward its Patients Over Paperwork goals by seeking further concepts the agency can tackle. CMS believes these efforts will increase quality of care, lower costs, improve program integrity and make the healthcare system more effective and accessible.”
“With such stated goals, any responses to the RFI can address an expansive list of issues — indeed, CMS asks the public for comment on a variety of topics. Here are four important things to know about this initiative and where it seems to be heading with this RFI…
“4) CMS Requested More Ideas.
In publishing this second RFI, CMS is requesting additional input from providers, staff and the public to continue its Patients Over Paperwork efforts. CMS noted that ideas may include the following:
- Modifying reporting or documentation requirements, or implementing new processes to monitor regulatory compliance
- Aligning Medicare, Medicaid and other payor coding, payment and documentation requirements and processes
- Enabling…” Read the full post here.
Source: Four Things to Know About CMS’ “Patients Over Paperwork” Input Request – By Timothy Fry, Anna Timmerman, July 9, 2019. JD Supra.
