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 …
CMS is hosting a webinar to provide an overview of the Call for Promoting Interoperability Measures and Improvement Activities process. Register today to secure your spot. Webinar Details Title: Call …
The National Quality Forum has released their 2019-2020 Measure Applications Partnership Workgroup Recommendations. A total of 16 new quality measures are either supported or conditionally supported for rule-making. A new measure …
If drug manufacturers want certain drugs covered by Medicaid, they must participate in both “340B” and Medicaid Drug Rebate programs. The 340B program allows certain hospitals and clinics to buy …
From the RELI Group: “PEPPER is an educational tool that summarizes provider-specific data statistics for Medicare services that may be at risk for improper payments. Providers can use the data …
