Today, HHS announced proposed changes to the regulations that govern the confidentiality of patient records created by federally-assisted substance use disorder treatment programs. The most notable change would enable primary …
In Massachusetts, the two largest insurers, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, have announced plans to merge. Modern Healthcare provides an excellent breakdown of what this could mean for …
A new article from the Washington Post highlights a problem that providers have struggled with for years – finding good employees and preventing turnover. Workers in entry-level home health and …
This week, CMS hosted a webinar that provided more details about Primary Care First. This program is designed to strengthen partnerships between primary care providers and palliative care providers to …
Today CMS issued a proposed rule that has broad-reaching effects across the home health care industry. CMS is proposing to address potential Medicare fraud by phasing out pre-payments for home health …
CMS has published a list of important dates for hospice providers. This list covers the Hospice Compare refresh schedule, preview periods, freeze dates, as well as data correction deadlines. Key …
Lyft is now an enrolled Medicaid provider in Arizona. The company is taking advantage of new Arizona regulations for non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT). Ride-hailing companies may drive Medicaid members who do not …
You may have forgotten about the upcoming Hospice Evaluation tool known as HEART. You’re not alone – HEART has been in the pipeline for years, with very few updates along the …
CMS finalized a rule to update and modernize the PACE program. This rule is the first major proposed update to the Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) since …
Last month, CMS released a new proposed rule, CMS-1714-P, which contained bad news for most hospice providers. If finalized as written, this rule would cut reimbursement for routine home care …
