From the RELI Group: “The PEPPER Team has updated the maps that display the PEPPER retrieval rates for PEPPERs accessed via the PEPPER Resources Portal for each state/territory. Percentages reflect …
As part of the development of new hospice quality measures, Abt Associates, under contract with CMS, convened a Technical Expert Panel (TEP). This report provides a summary of their first …
From CMS: “CMS is finalizing three Medicare payment rules that further advance our efforts to strengthen the Medicare program by better aligning payments for inpatient psychiatric facilities (IPF), skilled nursing …
CMS is providing notifications to facilities that were determined to be out of compliance with Quality Reporting Program (QRP) requirements for CY 2019, which will affect their FY 2021 Annual …
In order to relieve provider burden during the COVID-19 pandemic, CMS temporarily lifted several reporting requirements for hospices. These temporary flexibilities ended on June 30, 2020. Hospices are now expected …
The ABN (Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage) Form CMS-R-131, and form instructions have been approved by CMS’ Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for renewal. The use of the renewed …
From CMS: Hospice HIS provider preview reports and CAHPS Survey provider preview reports have been updated and are now available. These two separate reports are available in your CASPER non-validation …
From CGS: Don’t miss out on the valuable information being offered in the following educational event for home health and hospice providers. Expansion of Accelerated/Advance Payment (J15/DME) April 28, 2020 …
The CARES Provider Relief Fund Payment Attestation Portal is now available through hhs.gov/providerrelief. As a reminder, you must sign an attestation confirming receipt of the funds and agree to the …
From CMS: “Please join the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for a call on COVID-19 with Home Health and Hospice Organizations today, Tuesday, April 14th at 3:00 PM …
