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Medicare Fee Ordeal - Continued

As of Friday the Senate has passed a six (6) month patch to counter the Sustained Growth Rate formula cuts to physician fees.

The House will consider the patch next week, and is likely to pass the necessary legislation.

CMS contractors will process claims from June 1 forward - someday.

Stay tuned.

FTC Red Flags Delayed Again

The Federal Trade Commission has delayed the "red flag" identity theft rules for (most) health care providers. The rules originated in the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions (FACT) Act of 2003.

The act defines most medical providers as creditors.

The new effective date is January 1, 2011.

Stay tuned.