It is important to note that this deadline could once again be extended to January but we recommend taking care of this requirement now.

An interim final rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires physicians and other eligible professionals (EPs) who order or refer most types of covered Medicare services and items to have an active record in the Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS) much sooner than expected. A group of medical associations continues to urge CMS to reconsider the recent ruling.