Novitas Smart Edits - Coming Soon

Being a physician in the District in the 21st century means being on the front line of the most pressing public health issues in the world. In our small geographic boundaries, physicians help address issue found in every state all in one area. The issues are too lengthy to list on one webpage but physicians are on the front lines of addressing health issues for all District residents.

News, Statements, and Testimony on Health Equity Issues

25th Council session information coming soon.

Novitas Smart Edits - Coming Soon

Apr 10, 2023, 13:42 PM by Novitas

Announced from CMS contractor Novitas

Novitas Solutions will be introducing Smart Edits to our electronic billing systems. This enhancement will alert providers of any claims that can be repaired prior to a denial. The messages will display on the 277CA electronic claim response report and may require the claim to be resubmitted.

Benefits of Smart Editing:
• Identify problematic claims sooner
• Receive clear notifications on how to fix claim errors
• Reduce time spent on claim resubmissions

Continue to monitor your email and the Smart Edits (JL) web page for more information on these upcoming changes.
Smart Edits - coming soon! (novitas-solutions.com)
https://www.novitas-solutions.com/webcenter/portal/MedicareJL/pagebyid?contentId=00275505

Part A note: Have you seen the recent emails about making sure you are reporting the valid Medicare payer ID in your electronic claim files? If not, please read the Payer ID smart edit details on the Smart Edits (JH)(JL) web page. It is important to see what is needed before April 23 to ensure your claims do not start to reject.

Sample of Health Equity Legislation MSDC Tracked

Student Access to Treatment Amendment Act (B23-467)

What does it say? The bill allows for the administration of medicinal marijuana in schools as well as allows students to bring sunscreen to schools and apply it without a prescription.

MSDC position: MSDC supports the language permitting sunscreen application in schools

Current status: A win for DC physicians and public health! The legislation passed the Council in February and was signed by the Mayor. Previous temporary and emergency legislation permitted students to use sunscreen at schools this school year already.

Electronic Medical Order for Scope of Treatment Registry Amendment Act (B23-261)

What does it say? The bill requires DC Health to establish an electronic Medical Order for Scope of Treatment registry (eMOST).

MSDC position: MSDC supports this legislation to more easily allow patients to make their treatment orders known.

Current status: A win for the physician community and our patients! The Council passed the bill in December and the Mayor signed it into law on January 16, 2020.

Healthy Beverage Choices Amendment Act (B23-495)

What does it say? The bill would implement a 1.5 cent per ounce tax on the distribution of "sugary" beverages. The money collected from the tax would establish a Healthy People, Healthy Places Open Spaces Grant Program.

MSDC position: MSDC sent a letter to Council Chair Mendelson asking for a hearing to discuss all of the issues around a beverage tax.

Current status: The bill was introduced October 8, 2019 and referred to the Committee on Business and Economic Development and the Committee of the Whole.