Nov 17, 2023 | Healthcare News
Volume 23.07 On November 15, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) placed on display at the Federal Register a Final Rule that will implement portions of section 6101 of the Affordable Care Act, requiring the disclosure of certain ownership,...
Nov 16, 2023 | Healthcare News
Volume 23.06 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has finalized the CY 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule. Many enrollment-related provisions were included in the proposed rule. The Health Group, LLC discussed the proposed rule at its...
Nov 3, 2023 | Home Health News
On November 1, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the calendar year (CY) 2024 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update final rule, which updates Medicare payment policies and rates for Home Health Agencies (HHAs). ...
Nov 3, 2023 | Hospice News
Volume 23.22 Yesterday, CMS finalized the Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update which includes many provisions impacting hospices. The following provider enrollment regulations were finalized: § 424.502 Definitions. Revises the definition of managing...
Oct 30, 2023 | Hospice News
Volume 23.21 CMS waived the requirement for hospices to use volunteers (42 CFR §418.78(e)) during the Public Health Emergency (“PHE”); however, the requirement is again effective January 1, 2024. Many hospices had difficulty complying with this requirement even...
