Home Health Care

JANUARY 17, 2022

The end of 2021 brought a handful of key home health policy issues to a temporary conclusion, including the congressionally secured delay to Medicare sequestration. One of the most recent ones is Medicare sequestration. Because it’s again, delaying that 2% Medicare sequestration cut, but also PAYGO requirements as well. [00:01:27]

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Integration Home Care Medicare Medicaid 98

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.

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Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Medicaid Quality of Care 52

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)?

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NASHP

MARCH 28, 2022

A certified nurse assistant (CNA) is qualified to work in a Medicare-certified nursing facility. A Medicare-certified HHA is qualified to provide services through a Medicare-certified home health agency. A Medicare-certified HHA is qualified to provide services through a Medicare-certified home health agency.

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Nursing Medicaid Home Care Rehabilitation 98

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.

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Healthcare Rehabilitation Medicare Regulations 52

Healthcare Success

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Kate Warnock Absolutely, and then Hospice would also qualify, as you know, as post-acute and even rehabilitative care services. It actually pays far below your traditional Medicare reimbursement. I think it's going to take longer to get that person up to speed, because we're so highly regulated.

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Etactics

DECEMBER 1, 2023

However, Medicare and other insurance cover a variety of different services and supplies, some of which aren’t identified by CPT codes. These codes assist healthcare workers in reporting different medical procedures and services to health insurance programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid. H Codes - Rehabilitative services.

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Medicare Medicaid Medical Services Prevention 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.,

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Medicaid Medicare Nursing Rehabilitation 40

NASHP

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Yet, states often face barriers to integrated care including a lack of trust across agencies, privacy regulations that may hinder data sharing, and misaligned eligibility, enrollment, and referral systems. 12] Innovation Center, “Integrated Care for Kids (InCK) Model,” Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, [link]. [13]

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NASHP

MARCH 22, 2024

North Carolina’s comprehensive behavioral health approach included efforts to increase uptake of CoCM through additional training and practice supports and Medicaid rate increases to 120% of Medicare rates for behavioral health providers. An action plan dashboard tracks targets. CMS’s Birth to 5: Watch Me Thrive!

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Medicaid Integration Primary Care Nursing 52

NASHP

APRIL 15, 2022

In January 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a roadmap for states to address social determinants of health that includes several options for supportive housing services. Cannot include funding for building modification or rehabilitation. [8] e), as approved by CMS. 181–226 per diem. [8].

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NASHP

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The hotline, supported by both a federal Overdose to Action grant as well as the state’s CARES Act behavioral health funding , takes advantage of SAMHSA’s modified regulations during the public health emergency, providing immediate access to tele-induction of buprenorphine and linkage to continued outpatient treatment.

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Medicaid Prevention Hospitals Integration 52

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”). The UM committee was established in April 2023 in the 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4201-F).

Medicare 59

Medicare Medicaid Regulations Integration 59

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

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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