Fingerprint checks under way
By HME News Staff
Updated Fri August 22, 2014
WASHINGTON - CMS began requiring fingerprint-based background checks for certain providers on Aug. 6, according to an MLN Matters article. The checks will first impact individuals with a 5% or greater ownership interest in a provider that falls into the high-risk category and is currently enrolled in Medicare or has submitted an initial enrollment application. The checks will be implemented in phases—not all providers in the high-risk category will be part of the first phase. Providers will receive notification that they must meet the requirement from their MAC. Those that do receive a notification have 30 days from the date of the letter to be fingerprinted. Previously, CMS had stated that it would start requiring the checks some time this year.
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