Electronic visit verification implementation delayed
On July 30 legislation was passed (H.R. 6042) to amend Section 1903(l) of the Social Security Act to delay...
CMS proposes changes to Medicare Shared Savings Program
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a proposed rule that would make changes to the...
Listening session scheduled for Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has scheduled a listening session on three provisions included in the proposed...
CMS issues FFY 2019 skilled nursing facility PPS final rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released on July 31 the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2019 final...
CMS finalizes updates for FFY 2019 inpatient psychiatric facility PPS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the final rule updating the inpatient psychiatric facility (IPF)...
Proposed CY 2019 payment rule for Medicare OPPS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a proposed rule for hospital outpatient prospective payment systems...
CMS issues FFY 2019 IPPS final rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a final rule updating the inpatient prospective payment system...
Infographic: Senate opioid package explained
Keeping track of all the pending opioid legislation can be daunting. This infographic provides a summary of the Senate...
CMS issues FFY 2019 inpatient rehabilitation facility PPS final rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on July 31 released the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2019 final...
Proposed rule would allow short-term insurance plans
Citing escalating premiums and dwindling options in the individual insurance market, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)...
