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Medicare’s Hospital Insurance Trust Fund Will Run Out by 2026

26AprilNewsletter

The Hospital Insurance Trust Fund will only be able to fund about 89% of Medicare costs over the next seven years, according to a new report from CMS. This is due to a combination of less tax revenue, higher payments

CMS to Release Improvements to Nursing Home Compare in April

5MarchNewsletter

Today, CMS announced updates coming next month to Nursing Home Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System. The April 2019 changes include revisions to the inspection process, enhancement of new staffing information, and implementation of new quality measures. The changes

CMS Announces No Active Medicare Provider Enrollment Moratoria in any State

1FebruaryHome Health Today, Hospice Today, Newsletter

The Moratoria for Medicare Provider Enrollment has been lifted as of January 30, 2019, according to CMS. Providers can now enroll in all U.S. States and Territories. In previous years, CMS had extended and expanded restrictions on enrollment in an

Outpatient Facilities Continue to Grow, Despite CMS Threat

11JanuaryNewsletter

The CBRE Group has released a new report showing the number of outpatient facilities increased from 26,900 in 2005 to 40,400 in 2016. This represents an increase of 51%! As demand for space continues to increase, rent has followed suit,

Hospital Prices are Public Starting Today!

1JanuaryNewsletter

Beginning today, patients will be able to access prices that hospitals charge for their services. This change is part of Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar’s broader value-based agenda. The CMS policy requires hospitals to “post their standard

CMS Takes Steps to Ensure Adequate Staffing in Nursing Homes

31DecemberHospice Today, Newsletter

CMS has announced an initiative to improve nursing home oversight and transparency. The goal of this new action is to ensure adequate staffing to meet residents’ needs. Facilities with higher nurse staffing levels have fewer resident hospitalizations and provide a

The Physician Compare Preview Period is Closing Soon!

28DecemberHome Health Today, Hospice Today, Newsletter

The Physician Compare 30 day preview period has been open since the end of November. Have you checked out your performance information yet? Don’t get caught by surprise – the Physician Compare preview is your first chance to see what

Is it the Beginning of the End for the Affordable Care Act?

20DecemberNewsletter

U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor issued a ruling last Friday on the case of Texas v. Azar, which invalidated the Affordable Care Act (ACA). President Trump has vowed to enforce the law as before, at least until the case has

2019 Final Rule – Changes for Hospice Providers

26NovemberHospice Billing, Hospice Today, Newsletter

In the Final Rule released and now in effect, CMS had some notable concerns about hospice providers which will be the subject of increased scrutiny. As time goes on, hospices should be correcting any internal issues and be prepared for

Universal Home Care Defeated in Maine

19NovemberHome Health Today, Newsletter, Tax

A ballot question received a resounding no vote from the voters of Maine on November 6th. Voters were asked to vote yes or no on a ballot initiative that would have created the nation’s first state-run home care program. The

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CMS Releases New Home Health Change of Care (HHCCN) Form
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Medicare’s Hospital Insurance Trust Fund Will Run Out by 2026
CMS Releases a New Version of OASIS for 2020
CMS Finalizes Medicare Advantage and Part D Payment and Policy Updates for 2020

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CMS Releases New Home Health Change of Care (HHCCN) Form
Medicaid Can No Longer Pay Union Dues Under New CMS Policy
Medicare’s Hospital Insurance Trust Fund Will Run Out by 2026
CMS Releases a New Version of OASIS for 2020
CMS Finalizes Medicare Advantage and Part D Payment and Policy Updates for 2020
Important Medicare Benefit Policy Manual Updates for Home Health Providers

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