Back to Expert Analysis

Impact on Medicare Compliance as CMS Begins Covering Acupuncture

06 Feb, 2020 WorkersCompensation.com

On January 21, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced via a Decision Memo that, for the first time beyond clinical trials, it will begin covering acupuncture under certain circumstances. CMS’s coverage […]

    • Read Also

    NJ Targets Rampant Misclassification of Drywall Workers

    In its second strategic enforcement initiative, focusing on the drywall industry, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) reached a first-of-its-kind enhanced compliance agreement with Donald Drywall, L.L.C. of Lakewood after investigators […]
    A Deeper Look at Utilizing Generic Drugs in Workers’ Comp 

    Contributing Author: Cameron Hannum, Pharm.D., Sr. Clinical Account Pharmacist, Enlyte According to JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, during a ten-year period branded pharmaceutical products in the U.S. increased 159% by list price […]
    Quiet Quitting: Unveiling the Shifts in the Workers’ Compensation Industry

    In the wake of the global pandemic, the workers’ compensation industry has witnessed significant transformations, profoundly impacting the human capital within the sector. This element of human capital impact is only the beginning! The COVID-19 […]

    About The Author

    • WorkersCompensation.com

    More by This Author

    ReEmployAbility Announces Free Webinar: ‘Overcoming Jurisdictional Return-to-Work Challenges’

    ReEmployAbility, Inc.Contact: Rebecca Dearth(813) 261-3117 | news@reemployability.com Brandon, FL (May 10, 2023)- ReEmployAbility CEO and Founder Debra Livingston will be hosting a second free, live Work Comp Central webinar in their continued series to educate […]
    NCCI Annual Golf Event Tees Up $25,000 for Kids’ Chance of America

    (Orlando, FL–May 10, 2023)—The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) has given $25,000 to Kids’ Chance of America, supporting college scholarships for the children of injured workers. NCCI made the donation in conjunction with its Annual […]
    What Makes a CMS Appeal Successful?

    In response to a Medicare conditional payment demand, payers can access a five-level appeals process, including a hearing before a Centers for Medicaid and Medicaid Services (CMS) administrative law judge (ALJ). Most conditional payment demand […]

    Read More

    NJ Targets Rampant Misclassification of Drywall Workers

    In its second strategic enforcement initiative, focusing on the drywall industry, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) reached a first-of-its-kind enhanced compliance agreement with Donald Drywall, L.L.C. of Lakewood after investigators […]
    A Deeper Look at Utilizing Generic Drugs in Workers’ Comp 

    Contributing Author: Cameron Hannum, Pharm.D., Sr. Clinical Account Pharmacist, Enlyte According to JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, during a ten-year period branded pharmaceutical products in the U.S. increased 159% by list price […]
    Quiet Quitting: Unveiling the Shifts in the Workers’ Compensation Industry

    In the wake of the global pandemic, the workers’ compensation industry has witnessed significant transformations, profoundly impacting the human capital within the sector. This element of human capital impact is only the beginning! The COVID-19 […]
    Overcoming the Odds: Empowering Injured Workers on the Road to Recovery

    Workplace injuries can be life-altering, burdening individuals physically, emotionally, and financially. While workers’ compensation programs aim to support injured workers, the journey to recovery can be grueling. This article will explore the challenges injured humans […]
    CMS Significantly Expands Amended Review MSA Availability

    The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the expansion of its Amended Review policy to significantly more MSAs in the latest update to its WCMSA Reference Guide, Version 3.9. The Amended Review process was […]
    Our Current State Fails to Attract the Next Generation

    In the workers’ compensation industry, relationships play a pivotal role. Take a moment to reflect on how you entered this field and why you stayed. Why are you here now? Our connection to this industry […]

    Request a Demo

    To request a free demo of one of our products, please fill in this form. Our sales team will get back to you shortly.