Briggs Healthcare

AUGUST 14, 2023

The SPSS is aligned with CMS expectations for State Survey Agency performance in accordance with the §1864 Agreement and all related regulations and policies intended to protect and improve the health and safety of Americans such as the State Operations Manual, the Mission and Priority Document, survey procedure guides, and other relevant documents.

Physical Therapy 52

Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Medicaid Quality of Care 52

KHN

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Those limitations ultimately can leave patients and their caregivers uninformed about risks associated with a device such as the HeartMate 3, said Sanket Dhruva , a cardiologist and expert in medical device safety and regulation at the University of California-San Francisco. And even if I proceed, what are the risks I’m facing?

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NASHP

OCTOBER 20, 2022

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., Reimbursing parent consultants as CHWs through Medicaid, including through Medicaid managed care and fee-for-service approaches.

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Home Health Care

JANUARY 17, 2022

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates on Jan. But if they have no Medicare or Medicaid patients, they don’t qualify. The last administration expressed that, “Well, we need the Medicare/Medicaid connection in order to manage that.”

Integration 105

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HIT Consultant

JULY 19, 2023

To serve the unique requirements of a sensitive industry that is bound by stringent regulations, we require a customized healthcare system that grants legitimacy to all participants within the blockchain. Doesn’t that sound like what the healthcare industry is in need of most? What is Proof of Competence (PoC)?

Healthcare 75

Healthcare Doctors Rehabilitation Healthcare Providers 75

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. Integration of Substance Use Services and Supports States can align long siloed approaches to primary care, mental health, and substance use services through integration efforts.

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.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicaid Medical Services Prevention 52

HIT Consultant

AUGUST 28, 2024

The recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Final Rule reflects this commitment to inclusivity by establishing stricter guidelines for Medicare Advantage and Part D payers regarding patient communication accessibility and language requirements. Proactive planning Don’t wait until the last minute to translate documents.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Rehabilitation Medicare Regulations 52

Briggs Healthcare

AUGUST 19, 2022

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) plays an important role in protecting the health and safety of all Americans as they journey through the health care system. There’s a lot of information in the CMS Blog. This is especially true during a pandemic, natural disaster, or other emergencies. and Arjun Srinivasan, M.D.,

Medicaid 40

Medicaid Medicare Nursing Rehabilitation 40

NASHP

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This approach requires significant coordination among policymakers from across state systems – behavioral health, Medicaid, courts, and corrections – to share resources, align policies, and develop clear protocols for programming. D)(1) of these regulations, or are treated for an opioid overdose. .):

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Prevention Hospitals Integration 52

Home Health Care

MARCH 10, 2025

Addressing social determinants of health (SDoH) is becoming increasingly important due to new regulations from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the shift toward value-based care payment models.

Home Care 113

Home Care Integration Medicare Rehabilitation 113

NASHP

MARCH 28, 2022

State Medicaid-funded long-term services and supports (LTSS) systems are not well-positioned to compete for this shrinking pool of workers. Responsible for 43 percent of all LTSS expenditures , state Medicaid programs have a major role to play in responding to this crisis. These funds must be spent before March 31, 2024.

Nursing 98

Nursing Medicaid Home Care Rehabilitation 98

NASHP

JUNE 22, 2022

public health, Medicaid, mental health) and other stakeholders (e.g., State Medicaid agencies. Medicaid managed care contracts). By using funds from each department to support Medicaid eligible services such as behavioral health care and housing supports, the CSA draws down federal Medicaid funding. [6]

Care Transition 52

Care Transition Medicaid Doctors Regulations 52

Briggs Healthcare

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Biden-Harris Administration Issues Emergency Regulation Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Workers. The Biden-Harris Administration is requiring COVID-19 vaccination of eligible staff at health care facilities that participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

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Briggs Healthcare

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

COVID-19 remains a significant priority for the Biden-Harris Administration and over the next several months, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will work to ensure a smooth transition.

Rehabilitation 40

Rehabilitation Nursing Medicare Hospitals 40

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”). Please refer to our January 5, 2023 , November 4, 2022 and May 16, 2022 blog posts for more information.

Medicare 59

Medicare Medicaid Regulations Integration 59

Sheppard Health Law

MAY 25, 2022

She filed suit under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (“Rehab Act”) and Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”), two federal statutes that prohibit recipients of federal funding from discriminating in the delivery of services based on disability. But what constitutes “traditional” contract damages? 1] See Sheely v.

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