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	<title>von Briesen Health Law Blog &#187; Whitney Vallier</title>
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		<title>OCI Posts Bulletin Addressing Hearing Aid Requirements</title>
		<link>http://blog.vonbriesenhealth.com/2010/02/17/oci-posts-bulletin-addressing-hearing-aid-requirements/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:55:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Whitney Vallier</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[OCI recently posted a bulletin to insurers addressing the new state law requirements for coverage of hearing aids, cochlear implants, and related treatment of infants and children.  Group and individual policies and self-insured health plans of the state or a county, city, town, village, or school district issued or renewed beginning on January 1, 2010, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>CMS Approves Organizations to Accredit Advanced Imaging Services Supplies</title>
		<link>http://blog.vonbriesenhealth.com/2010/01/29/cms-approves-organizations-to-accredit-advanced-imaging-services-supplies/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.vonbriesenhealth.com/2010/01/29/cms-approves-organizations-to-accredit-advanced-imaging-services-supplies/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:51:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Whitney Vallier</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[View CMS’s full press release. The American College of Radiology, the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission, and The Joint Commission have each been designated to accredit suppliers furnishing the technical component of advanced diagnostic imaging procedures.  All suppliers who furnish the technical component of advancing imaging must become accredited by January 1, 2012, as required by the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wisconsin to Receive Federal Matching Funds for Electronic Health Record Incentives Program</title>
		<link>http://blog.vonbriesenhealth.com/2010/01/25/wisconsin-to-receive-federal-matching-funds-for-electronic-health-record-incentives-program/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:37:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Whitney Vallier</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Read the January 21, 2010 press release here.
CMS recently announced that Wisconsin’s Medicaid program would receive approximately $1.37 million in federal matching funds for state planning activities necessary to implement the electronic health record (EHR) incentive program established by the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).  EHR&#8217;s improve health care efficiency and quality, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>OCI Bulletin to Insurers Regarding ARRA Premium Subsidy Benefit Extension</title>
		<link>http://blog.vonbriesenhealth.com/2010/01/12/oci-bulletin-to-insurers-regarding-arra-premium-subsidy-benefit-extension/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:24:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Whitney Vallier</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) recently posted a bulletin to insurers concerning ARRA amendments extending the eligibility period and duration of the ARRA premium subsidy benefit.  The amendments extended the eligibility period for an additional two months (through February 28, 2010) and extended the premium subsidy duration by an additional 6 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Minnesota CAH Settles False Claims Act Allegations for Almost One Million Dollars</title>
		<link>http://blog.vonbriesenhealth.com/2010/01/11/minnesota-cah-settles-false-claims-act-allegations-for-almost-one-million-dollars/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.vonbriesenhealth.com/2010/01/11/minnesota-cah-settles-false-claims-act-allegations-for-almost-one-million-dollars/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:21:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Whitney Vallier</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Justice Department recently announced a $846,461 settlement by a Minnesota critical access hospital and one of its physician’s to settle False Claims Act allegations.  A former doctor at the critical access hospital filed a qui tam (“whistleblower”) action alleging that the physician admitted patients that did not need to be admitted, or kept other [...]]]></description>
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		<title>OCI posts FAQ Bulletin Concerning Mandated Coverage for Autism Services</title>
		<link>http://blog.vonbriesenhealth.com/2009/12/28/oci-posts-faq-bulletin-concerning-mandated-coverage-for-autism-services/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:49:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Whitney Vallier</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wisconsin’s Office of the Commissioner of Insurance posted today a “Frequently Asked Questions” guide concerning Wisconsin Statute section 632.895(12m), requiring certain insurers to cover certain treatments for individuals with autism spectrum disorders.  The bulletin answers questions concerning the applicability and scope of the mandate, including services covered, providers that may be used, and claims issues.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>HHS and CMS Revise and Improve Medicare Fee-for-Service Error Rate Calculations</title>
		<link>http://blog.vonbriesenhealth.com/2009/11/18/hhs-and-cms-revise-and-improve-medicare-fee-for-service-error-rate-calculations/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.vonbriesenhealth.com/2009/11/18/hhs-and-cms-revise-and-improve-medicare-fee-for-service-error-rate-calculations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Whitney Vallier</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CMS announced today that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will employ new standards in calculating improper Medicare payment rates for 2009.  The tougher standards are intended to facilitate CMS’s ability to target improper payments. The new standards are part of the Obama Administration’s goal of reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicare.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Enforcement Deadline for Red Flags Rule Extended Again</title>
		<link>http://blog.vonbriesenhealth.com/2009/11/02/enforcement-deadline-for-red-flags-rule-extended-again/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.vonbriesenhealth.com/2009/11/02/enforcement-deadline-for-red-flags-rule-extended-again/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:43:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Whitney Vallier</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) extended again the enforcement deadline  for the “Red Flags Rule” until June 1, 2010. (The previous deadline was November  1, 2009.) The Rule requires financial institutions and creditors with covered  accounts to develop and implement an identity theft prevention program. Thus  far, the FTC’s interpretation of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sebelius Releases Report Highlighting How Health Insurance Reform Will Reduce Costs for Small Businesses</title>
		<link>http://blog.vonbriesenhealth.com/2009/10/30/sebelius-releases-report-highlighting-how-health-insurance-reform-will-reduce-costs-for-small-businesses/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.vonbriesenhealth.com/2009/10/30/sebelius-releases-report-highlighting-how-health-insurance-reform-will-reduce-costs-for-small-businesses/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:29:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Whitney Vallier</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius recently released a report summarizing how  small businesses’ premiums for health insurance tend to be 18% more than large  firms’ premiums, and highlighting how health insurance reform will lower  premiums for small businesses. Sebelius outlined that health insurance reform  will lower premiums in four important ways:

Health insurance [...]]]></description>
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		<title>OCI Develops Emergency Rule Implementing New Wisconsin Statute Requiring Insurance Coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorders</title>
		<link>http://blog.vonbriesenhealth.com/2009/10/21/10212009-oci-develops-emergency-rule-implementing-new-wisconsin-statute-requiring-insurance-coverage-for-autism-spectrum-disorders/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.vonbriesenhealth.com/2009/10/21/10212009-oci-develops-emergency-rule-implementing-new-wisconsin-statute-requiring-insurance-coverage-for-autism-spectrum-disorders/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:24:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Whitney Vallier</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Governor Doyle recently announced an emergency rule developed by The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) pursuant to recent legislation requiring insurance companies to cover treatment for autism. Effective November 1, 2009, insurance companies must provide coverage for intensive level therapy for insured children between the ages of 2 and 9 with a verified [...]]]></description>
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