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Medicare Provider Enrollment Changes Effective January 1, 2024

Hall Render

On November 16, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) published proposed changes to the Medicare provider enrollment requirements in the Calendar Year 2024 Physician Fee Schedule final rule (“Final Rule”). For ethical reasons, Hall Render attorneys cannot give legal advice outside of an attorney-client relationship.

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Medicare Enrollment & Behavioral Health Credentialing

MedTrainer

Behavioral health credentialing exploded in 2023 and 2024 as providers could enroll in Medicare for the first time. This may include proof of licensure, certification, accreditation, malpractice insurance, DEA registration (if applicable), and other supporting documentation.

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Managing Healthcare Compliance in Ohio

MedTrainer

The State Medical Board of Ohio provides licensing and regulatory guidelines for medical providers in Ohio State. The Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board oversees regulatory adherence and licensing for mental/behavioral health providers and social workers.

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8 Common Physician Credentialing Mistakes to Watch in 2024

HIT Consultant

Credentialing lapses can expose a healthcare organization to malpractice suits and accreditation problems. All certifications and licenses must be verified for every provider who administers services to patients. This creates the potential for negative patient outcomes, which can lead to expensive malpractice lawsuits.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

with more than 5 Magnet designations Four more years: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Wellstar re-up contract Hospital fails to dodge $10M malpractice verdict after attempting to pin payment on radiologist New survey reveals insight into Georgia’s maternal health crisis New chief medical officer hired for St.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

Advocates call requirement ‘dangerous’ HCA Florida hospital taps chief medical officer Baptist Health, South Florida’s biggest healthcare provider, offers buyouts to cut costs Florida children’s hospital taps chief of cardiovascular surgery Group of doctors plan to open old Healthmark Hospital location in 2024 Why Florida hospitals are turning (..)

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

health care spending hits $4.5 Million in Retaliation Suit John Muir, Tenet scrap hospital deal after FTC challenge Kaiser to lay off 79 administrative employees Leaning toward big wins in schizophrenia and vaccines, venture group raises new fund of $389 million Madera hospital creditors want to be paid, including CEO.