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Physician Bonuses
MLN Matters Article SE0453 [PDF, 67KB] : MMA-Proposed Implementation of the Physician Scarcity Bonus and Revision to the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA)
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Certification/Compliance

Survey & Certification - General Information
Critical Access Hospitals
Form CMS-2802E - Request for Validation of Accreditation for Critical Access Hospital Survey

Education

Resources

Physician Regulatory Issues Team (PRIT)
Choosing to Convert to Critical Access Hospital Status -- Health Care Financing Review: Fall 2003 Edition Article
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Manuals

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Transmittals
Claims Processing Manual - 100-04, Chapter 4, Section 250 [PDF, 1MB] - Special Rules for Critical Access Hospital Outpatient Billing

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