CMS Solicits Proposals for Medicare Imaging Demonstration
CMS is seeking up to six "conveners" to apply to participate in the MIPPA Medicare Imaging Demonstration (MID). The MID will test whether the use of decision support systems (DSSs) can improve quality of care and reduce unnecessary radiation exposure and utilization by promoting appropriate ordering of advanced diagnostic imaging services. Conveners will recruit participating physician practices to use an advanced diagnostic imaging DSS, which will be used to collect data on physician ordering of specified services and test results, and provide feedback to physicians on ordering appropriateness. The convener also will distribute incentive payments. CMS notes that certain arrangements under the MID could raise possible fraud and abuse concerns, CMS will consider waivers of relevant statutes on a case-by-case basis. Proposals are due September 21, 2010.
