WASHINGTON (Nov. 12, 2014)—Prior to the ICD-10 implementation date on Oct. 1, 2015, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will offer three separate weeks of ICD-10 acknowledgement testing. The first testing week begins Nov. 17, 2014.

These special acknowledgement testing weeks give submitters access to real-time help desk support and allows CMS to analyze testing data. Registration is not required for these virtual events.

WATERLOO, Iowa (Nov. 4, 2014)—Ron Bendell has been named president of VGM's newly formed division,VGM Emerging Markets. He has been with the company for 17 years, most recently as president of VGM and Associates. Clint Geffert is the new president of VGM and Associates Ltd., and will be responsible for VGM’s medical equipment and complex rehab membership groups.