• 1 Part B Pay: CMS Slashes 2012 Conversion Factor by Over 27 Percent Vs. Current Rates

• 2 Compliance: Part B MACs Now Using 'Predictive Modeling' of Claims to Catch Fraud

• 3 Ultrasound Billing: Probe Carefully to Ethically Maximize Ultrasound Reimbursement

• 4 Home Health Reimbursement: Head Off Doc-Related Denials with These 5 Steps

• 5 Industry Notes: CMS Adds 16 Lab Tests to CLIA-Waived Status

• 6 Reader Question: Collect From Secondary Payer Before Patient