tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2015 Issue 17

Despite Enthusiasm, Here's Why Some Say MCCM Isn't a Bed of Roses

Should patients with these diagnoses be included in the MCCM project, too? Although most provider organizations — especially those in the hospice and palliative care sectors — are optimistic about the Medicare Care Choices Model (MCCM) project, some industry watchdogs are more cautious. Here are some potential areas of confusion that you should consider when providing services to patients who are participating in the model. “The goal of the model is laudable, but given its design, it’s not likely to achieve success and may possibly cause confusion and even harm,” laments the Center for Medicare Advocacy...

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