Is It The Flu? A Cold? Or COVID-19? New Resource from CHAP
The peak of cold and flu season is near. Can you differentiate the two from COVID-19? Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) has released a new resource to help you distinguish …
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Important Update for Home Health Agencies! Penalty for Delayed Request for Anticipated Payment (RAP) Submission
CMS has updated their MLN Matters article concerning penalties for delayed Request for Anticipated Payment (RAP) submissions to include remittance advice messages. The new information is below: “HHAs should note …
2022 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice Part II
CMS released Part II of the Calendar Year (CY) 2022 Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies (the …
CMS Finalizes 2021 Home Health Payment and Policy Updates
CMS has released the 2021 Home Health Final Rule, which contains changes to telehealth, payment rates, home infusion policies and more. We will provide a full breakdown and analysis of …
AHA and CDC Release COVID-19 Training for Health Care Workers
In partnership with the AHA’s Center for Health Innovation and other national health care organizations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today launched Project Firstline, a national training collaborative …
HHS Will Distribute $333 Million to High-Performing Nursing Homes
HHS, through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is announcing it will distribute approximately $333 million in first round performance payments to over 10,000 nursing homes. These nursing homes …
Getting Ready for the Medicare Open Enrollment Period – New Webinar from CMS
CMS has uploaded a new webinar to help patients and providers better understand this year’s Medicare program. This webinar explains Medicare Program updates and resources to help those who assist …
The IRS Resumes Sending 500 Series Balance Due Notices
From irs.gov: The IRS will resume issuing the 500 series balance due notices to taxpayers later in October. These notices were paused on May 9 due to COVID-19. Although the …
HHS Changes the Rules for COVID-19 Provider Relief Grants Again.
HHS has changed the rules for COVID-19 Provider Relief Grant funds yet again. In their most recent flip-flop, HHS is now allowing providers to keep grant funds up to the …
The IRS Confirms that Daily Fantasy Sports are Gambling
The IRS has determined that daily fantasy sports are games of chance, not games of skill. Consequently, entry fees represent wagers, and are deductible under Section 165(d). This decision will …