CMS has made a series of announcements related to the Sunshine Act Open Payments system, including information about the Open Payments review, dispute and correction process that runs from July 14 through August 27, 2014. This period allows physicians and teaching hospitals to review and initiate any disputes they may have regarding the data reported about them by applicable manufacturers and applicable group purchasing organizations. CMS has also extensively updated the Open Payments User Guide, which is intended to provide industry, physicians, and teaching hospitals with a comprehensive understanding of the Open Payments system and reporting requirements.

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