Deadline approaching: Sept. 13 is last day to apply for Provider Relief Fund

Eligible Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program, and certain Medicare providers have until Sept. 13 at 11:59 pm ET to apply for funding from the Phase 2 of the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) General Distribution. The application portal will allow eligible providers to submit their Tax ID Number and most recent federal income tax return to be considered for funding. For more information on the PRF, review MGMA’s resource.

New CMS Care Compare tool now combines Medicare cost and quality data

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the launch of Care Compare, a new comparison tool that incorporates the agency’s previously existing transparency tools, including Physician Compare. In one location, Medicare beneficiaries are able to review a variety of information including cost and quality data on providers and procedures. Providers and groups will continue to use PECOS to make updates to information such as group affiliation and address updates.