Joint letter to HHS regarding serious concerns about the backlog of Medicare appeals

Joint letter from a number of Medical Societies, writing to express concern about the backlog of Medicare appeals. In particular, regarding a recent notice by the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals (OMHA) that assignment of requests for Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearings may be delayed for up to 28 months.

Medicare, Medicare Appeals, Recovery Audit Contractors

Wed, 02/12/2014 - 1:24 PM EST

Fri, 02/14/2014 - 12:19 PM EST

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medicare_appeals_backlog_signon_2_2014.pdf

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