• 1 Fraud & Abuse: Firestorm Erupts When CMS Lowballs DME Error Rate

• 2 Medical review: These OIG Recommendations May Make Life Harder

• 3 Reimbursement: Part B QICs Missed 68 Percent Of Appeals Deadlines, OIG Says Deadlines, OIG Says

• 4 Documentation: CMS: Physician Signature Not Required for Diagnostic Tests

• 5 Compliance: OIG Warns About Leasing Space to Other Physicians

• 6 Coding Coach: Split Professional, Technical Components With Ease

• 7 Industry Notes: Providers Not Very Happy With Medicare Contractors

• 8 Reader Question: HHAs Won't Get Full Episode Payment For MA Patients