Author Archives for Shannon Flynn
WCMSA Reference Guide v4.7: Improved Submission Clarity Continues to Reinforce Voluntary Review
October 14, 2026 8:46 pm Comments Off on WCMSA Reference Guide v4.7: Improved Submission Clarity Continues to Reinforce Voluntary Reviewby S. Parker WCMSA Reference Guide Version 4.7 was recently released by the Centers for...
CMS Publishes NGHP User Guide Version 8.6
October 9, 2026 2:55 pm Comments Off on CMS Publishes NGHP User Guide Version 8.6by F. Fairchok The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published an update to...
Department of Justice: Manual Revised to Strengthen False Claims Act Enforcement
October 7, 2026 2:39 pm Comments Off on Department of Justice: Manual Revised to Strengthen False Claims Act EnforcementBy P. Czuprynski On 9/18/26, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a press release notifying...
CMS Publishes Top 10 NGHP Section 111 Reporting Errors for January through June 2026
October 5, 2026 2:28 pm Comments Off on CMS Publishes Top 10 NGHP Section 111 Reporting Errors for January through June 2026The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published an updated listing of the Top...
Key Takeaways from CMS at WCI: CMPs, Section 111 Reporting, and Commercial Repayment Center
September 15, 2026 9:23 pm Comments Off on Key Takeaways from CMS at WCI: CMPs, Section 111 Reporting, and Commercial Repayment Centerby P. Czuprynski Recent discussions with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) representatives and...
CMS Updates ICD-10 and ICD-9 Valid Code Lists for FY 2027
August 27, 2026 10:32 pm Comments Off on CMS Updates ICD-10 and ICD-9 Valid Code Lists for FY 2027Today the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published updated ICD-9 and ICD-10 valid...
CMS Releases NGHP User Guide Version 8.5
July 28, 2026 4:54 pm Comments Off on CMS Releases NGHP User Guide Version 8.5by F. Fairchok The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released an update to...
CMS Reinforces Need for Administration and Medicare Coordination in WCMSA Reference Guide Version 4.6
July 20, 2026 7:58 pm Comments Off on CMS Reinforces Need for Administration and Medicare Coordination in WCMSA Reference Guide Version 4.6by M. Heberling On July 13, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)...
The Fumble of California SB 795: Where Sport and Jurisdictional Liability Intersect
July 1, 2026 8:14 pm Comments Off on The Fumble of California SB 795: Where Sport and Jurisdictional Liability Intersectby S. Parker California has long been known for its expansive workers’ compensation system, particularly...