CMS is holding a call on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. EST to discuss the CY 2021 Hospice Capitation Payment Rate Actuarial Methodology for the Value-Based Insurance Design …
CMS has created a series of fact sheets explaining the basics of HIPAA Administrative Simplification transactions and code sets. These fact sheets are designed to help the health care industry …
Earlier this week, CMS hosted a presentation about PDGM that provides a good overview of the basics, as well as covering specific issues that have been popping up as the …
CMS has posted a new MLN Matters article that is critical for all home health agencies. The article provides information on the continuing role of therapy under PDGM for home …
In response to recent occurrences of vaping related disorders, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is implementing a new diagnosis code, U07.0, …
The Trump Administration has released their proposed fiscal year 2021 budget. There are many proposed changes that will impact providers across the entire spectrum of healthcare. We have included some …
CMS will be hosting a webinar on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. ET. The purpose of the webinar is to provide a general overview of the Hospice …
CGS has posted their monthly bulletin for home health and hospice providers. These bulletins are always worth reading. Click here and bookmark this page for back issues and future updates. …
Yesterday CMS issued a proposed rule and the Advance Notice Part II related to the Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug programs. Like most proposals, it presents a mixed …
The Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act—HR 5741—would require the HHS secretary to keep track of how a demonstration model affects beneficiaries’ access to care. HHS would also have …
