KHN

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

“CMS is committed to ensuring safety and quality of care for hospital patients through a variety of initiatives,” CMS said. The law also excuses hospitals that focus on rehabilitation, long-term care, children, psychiatry, or veterans. In a statement, CMS noted it had limited ability to alter the program.

Medicare 136

Medicare Hospital IT Hospitals Patient Safety 136

Briggs Healthcare

MAY 30, 2023

acute care hospital, long-term acute care hospital [LTAC], skilled nursing facility [SNF], inpatient rehabilitation facility [IRF]) to their home (e.g., acute care hospital, long-term acute care hospital [LTAC], skilled nursing facility [SNF], inpatient rehabilitation facility [IRF]) to their home (e.g.,

Medicaid 40

Medicaid Rehabilitation Quality Improvement Quality of Care 40

Briggs Healthcare

AUGUST 14, 2023

The three domains of the SPSS for the 2023 fiscal year include: • Survey and Intake Process • Survey and Intake Quality • Noncompliance Resolution On behalf of CMS, we truly appreciate all the endless efforts to improve the health, safety and dignity of all Medicare and Medicaid enrollees. Effective Date: Immediately.

Physical Therapy 52

Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Medicaid Quality of Care 52

NASHP

OCTOBER 20, 2022

This substandard access to quality care can lead to poor health outcomes.[6]. have a special health care need, and an estimated 44 percent of CYSHCN are enrolled in Medicaid.[7] public health, Medicaid, mental health) and other stakeholders (e.g., Training CHWs in core components of care coordination.

Medicaid 98

Medicaid Integration Accountability Quality Improvement 98

Briggs Healthcare

JUNE 21, 2023

The second report, prepared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to here as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services/Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (CMS/ASPE) report), was issued in July 2022. The first report, completed by the Commission, was submitted to the Congress in 2016.

Medicare 52

Medicare Rehabilitation Accountability Quality of Care 52

Briggs Healthcare

APRIL 5, 2023

On April 4, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that would update Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities under the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2024.

Rehabilitation 40

Rehabilitation Nursing Medicare Quality of Care 40

Home Health Care

JANUARY 17, 2022

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates on Jan. If the company had even one Medicare patient – and they had 99% of their patients otherwise in private-pay personal care, non-medical services – they would’ve qualified for an earlier distribution.

Integration 105

Integration Home Care Medicare Medicaid 105

NASHP

MARCH 22, 2024

States such as Texas, Wyoming , and New Jersey are adopting Medicaid reimbursement of collaborative care services and are addressing capacity to transition to CoCM. People with COD are significantly more likely to be arrested , with a disproportionate impact on women and Black adults. An action plan dashboard tracks targets.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Integration Primary Care Nursing 52

Etactics

DECEMBER 1, 2023

These codes assist healthcare workers in reporting different medical procedures and services to health insurance programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid. HCPCS Code Structure The HCPCS exists in the public domain created by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. H Codes - Rehabilitative services. Anesthesia. Laboratory.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicaid Medical Services Prevention 52

KHN

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

“CMS is committed to ensuring safety and quality of care for hospital patients through a variety of initiatives,” CMS said. The law also excuses hospitals that focus on rehabilitation, long-term care, children, psychiatry, or veterans. In a statement, CMS noted it had limited ability to alter the program.

Medicare 52

Medicare Hospital IT Hospitals Patient Safety 52

NASHP

JUNE 22, 2022

Care Coordination Workforce. Care Transitions. public health, Medicaid, mental health) and other stakeholders (e.g., health plans, providers, families of CYSHCN) in using, adapting, and implementing the National Care Coordination Standards for CYSHCN to develop or improve care coordination systems.

Care Transition 52

Care Transition Medicaid Doctors Regulations 52

Home Health Care

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing new limits on Medicare Advantage (MA) plans regarding prior authorization , utilization management, coverage decisions and the use of artificial intelligence (AI). These proposed changes aim to address the barriers to accessing care identified by CMS.

Medicare 85

Medicare Rehabilitation Quality of Care Accountability 85

Sheppard Health Law

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

On November 6, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released the contract year 2025 proposed rule for Medicare Advantage (“MA”) organizations and Part D sponsors (the “Proposed Rule”). 2] A NOMNC ordinarily outlines the appeal process as well as a deadline by which an enrollee should submit his/her appeal. [3]

Medicare 59

Medicare Medicaid Regulations Integration 59

Home Health Care

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The partnership culminated in the launch of a home-based acute care model for Highmark health plan members. Since its launch in 2020, the model has adapted to offer hospitalized patients an alternative to skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities after discharge.

Hospitals 109

Hospitals Quality of Care Home Care Nursing 109