Medicare and Medicaid Reimbursement Update 2009

2009 Medicare and Medicaid Reimbursement Update covers all of the currently important Medicare and Medicaid topics and ongoing developments. But this one-of-a-kind resource is much more than a compilation of "hot topics." The 2 009 Medicare and Medicaid Reimbursement Update will immediately enable you to: ; Stay up to date with the controversies surrounding critical, yet astoundingly complex regulations and regulatory authorities Understand where Medicare and Medicaid programs are situated - and where they're headed Develop an understanding of the wide spectrum of reimbursement, including hospital payment, durable medical equipment, ambulatory surgical centers - and more Develop valuable insights into the fundamental building blocks that led to today's rules and regulations Learn about potential reimbursement risks and possibly overlooked reimbursement opportunities Gain easy access to a wealth of regulatory authorities you can use to support your claims for reimbursement In addition to crucial, time-saving insights into regulations, case law, policies and procedures, The 2009 Medicare and Medicaid Reimbursement Update provides you with practical, everyday explanations and solutions that you can immediately apply within your own organization. The 2009 Medicare and Medicaid Reimbursement Update is the one resource that summarizes all of the pertinent law in this highly complex area. For instance, thirty to forty cases can interpret just a few words in a statute. That means you can read 5,000 pages of case law, As well as countless additional pages of Federal Register discussion, and try to figure it out completely on your own - or you can refer to this single source as the trusted starting point for developing your own reimbursement policies.