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Fixing A ‘Badly Broken Medical System’: Home Care Leaders Testify Before Congress On Post-Acute Care

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Also testifying before the committee were Paul Dongilli, CEO of Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals; Lisa Grabert, a research professor from Marquette University and Eric Carlson, director of long-term services and supports advocacy at Justice in Aging. It funds long-term support for 9.3 Lets protect and expand access before its too late.

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‘Patients Hung Out To Dry’: Report Shows Insurers Significantly Increase Rate Of Denials For Post-Acute Care

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This includes denying access to nursing homes, inpatient rehabilitation facilities and long-term acute care hospitals. It’s past time for legislators and regulators to hold plans accountable and protect patient care.” In May 2023, PSI launched an inquiry into the barriers facing seniors enrolled in MA in accessing care. “The

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FY2024 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule (CMS-1781-P)

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In addition, the rule includes a proposal to revise and rebase the IRF market basket, as well as a proposal to modify its regulations to allow hospitals to open and begin billing Medicare for an excluded IRF unit anytime within the cost reporting year. This Fact Sheet discusses the provisions of the proposed rule.

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CY 2022 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Final Rule – AND MORE!

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The corresponding CMS Fact Sheet provides these statements: “Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) acted to improve home health care for older adults and people with disabilities through a final rule that would accelerate the shift from paying for Medicare home health services based on volume to a system that pays for value.

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Five Individuals and Two Nursing Facilities Indicted on Charges of Conspiracy to Defraud the United States and Health Care Fraud

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Also named in the Superseding Indictment were two nursing facilities operating in Western Pennsylvania, Comprehensive Healthcare Management Services, LLC d/b/a Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center and Mt. Lebanon Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Lebanon Operations, LLC d/b/a Mt.

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CalAIM: Leveraging Medicaid Managed Care for Housing and Homelessness Supports

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CalAIM: Leveraging Medicaid Managed Care for Housing and Homelessness Supports April 15, 2022 / by Allie Atkeson. Driven by challenges facing individuals with complex care needs, states are increasingly working to address the physical, behavioral, and social needs of their Medicaid beneficiaries. Download the report (PDF).

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‘We Will Be Paying For This For Years’: 8 Home Health C-Suite Leaders Sound Off On ‘Alarming’ Medicare Cuts

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published its home health proposed payment rule for 2024. CMS’ proposal to increase oversight and regulation specific to home health and hospice M&A activity will likely have impacts on the M&A landscape in 2024 and beyond. At the end of last month, the U.S. Cleamon Moorer Jr.,