Version 2.01 of the Hospice Item Set Manual is now available
The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nov. 15 released the updated Hospice Item Set (HIS) manual, which...
The South Dakota Legislature is gearing up for the 2019 session
On Dec. 3 at 8 a.m. the fifth and final meeting of the Access to Mental Health Services Study...
CMS proposes requiring real-time drug prices in Part D plans
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nov. 26 issued a proposed rule that would require Medicare Part...
CMS’ proposed rule would lower Medicare Advantage and Part D drug prices
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a proposed rule that would provide Medicare Advantage and...
CMS issues report to Congress on telehealth in Medicare
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a report to Congress on Nov. 15 detailing the state...
NHPCO comments on hospice regulatory burden
In a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Nov. 19, the National Hospice and Palliative...
First flu death of the season reported in South Dakota
The South Dakota Department of Health has reported the first death from influenza in South Dakota for the 2018-2019...
Guidance offered for using humidifiers
The use of humidifiers during cold, dry weather is a great benefit, but special care should be taken when...
Patient Driven Payment Model resources available, informational call scheduled
In July 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a new case-mix classification model called the...
CMS launches effort to improve patient safety, quality of care in nursing homes
As a part of the Civil Monetary Penalty Reinvestment Program (CMPRP), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)...
