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What is the purpose of the PPS guidance issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)?
What is the purpose of the PPS guidance issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)?
- To establish a prospective payment system for medical assistance for mental health services furnished by certified community behavioral health clinics (CCBHCs) (correct)
- To create a payment system for non-medical services in CCBHCs
- To outline the requirements for private health insurance reimbursement
- To provide guidance on general healthcare billing procedures
What is the deadline for the issuance of guidance for the establishment of a prospective payment system (PPS) as per Section 223 of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act?
What is the deadline for the issuance of guidance for the establishment of a prospective payment system (PPS) as per Section 223 of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act?
- Not later than September 1, 2015 (correct)
- Not later than September 1, 2016
- Not later than September 1, 2018
- Not later than September 1, 2017
Which clinics are targeted for participation in the demonstration program under subsection (d) of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act?
Which clinics are targeted for participation in the demonstration program under subsection (d) of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act?
- Private specialty clinics
- Veterans Affairs clinics
- Certified community behavioral health clinics (CCBHCs) (correct)
- General medical clinics
What does the PPS guidance issued by the Secretary under Section 223 of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act provide?
What does the PPS guidance issued by the Secretary under Section 223 of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act provide?
What type of services is the prospective payment system (PPS) intended for, as specified in Section 223 of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act?
What type of services is the prospective payment system (PPS) intended for, as specified in Section 223 of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act?
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