RAP Toolkits 

(Published on June 26, 2008) This toolkit provides direct links to Medicare forms, a basic understanding of the process and common problems encountered.

(Last updated on June 26, 2008) This toolkit contains pertinent and useful regulations, Fed. Reg. notices, Dept. Appeals Board decisions, IG reports, articles, narrative descriptions, and analyses related to Medicare's Provider-based Status rules.

(Published on April 30, 2007) This toolkit contains valuable resources on hospital surveys conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

(Published on March 24, 2009) This toolkit has been designed to assist health lawyers with researching complex Medicare and Medicaid issues. It is a web-enabled research guide that helps practitioners (1) organize reimbursement research, (2) identify appropriate resources, and (3) carry out a successful and organized research project.

(Last updated on March 15, 2006) Major update coming soon!

(Published on March 18, 2010) The purpose of this toolkit is to provide a ready reference for the experienced practitioner as well as a “primer” for the newcomer to the field of Medicare claims appeals. With the implementation of the RAC process, providers are expected to experience an increased volume of claims audits. Consequently, there likely will be an increased volume in the Medicare Claims Appeals process, with a greater number of health lawyers being asked to represent their clients in the process.

(Last updated on June 17, 2008) This toolkit contains pertinent and useful statutes, regulations, program documents, links, and analyses related to Medicare payment for GME where residents rotate to "non-provider" locations.