HHS distributes Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund payments
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is making...
American Medical Association Published Eight New COVID-19 Vaccine Codes
The American Medical Association (AMA) last week published eight new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for providers administering COVID-19...
CMS Released Home Health Proposed Rules
Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released their proposed rules for the Home Health (HH) Prospective...
Changes to VA Choice program could strengthen access
Proposed changes to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Choice program would improve access to long-term care services...
MACPAC Recommends Phasing in Medicaid DSH Cuts, Restructuring Allotments
The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) released its March 2019 report to Congress, which recommends Congress...
CMS releases therapy claims for processing
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will immediately release for processing therapy claims that have been held...
Legislation introduced to end mandatory CNA training lockouts
A bill to end the mandatory Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) training lockout for skilled nursing facilities was introduced Sept....
CMS Issues 2021 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule
On December 2, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its calendar year (CY) 2021 outpatient prospective...
CMS Issues Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology Final Rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) (CMS-3372-F) final rule to provide...
All 5 PBMs agree to testify at Senate drug cost hearing
By Sarah Karlin-Smith and Sarah Owermohle with POLITICOPRO
Five pharmaceutical benefit managers (PBM) have agreed to testify about drug pricing...
