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Notice from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services making technical corrections toApril 29, 2022, final rule titled "Accrediting Organizations —Changes of Ownership." Corrections are effective June 28, 2022. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - June 17, 2022 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
CMS: Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is seeking comment on the following information collections: 1) Applications for Part C Medicare Advantage, 1876 Cost Plans, and Employer Group Waiver Plans to Provide Part C Benefits and 2) Report of a Hospital Death Associated with Restraint or Seclusion. Comments are due by August 12, 2022. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - June 13, 2022 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
CMS: Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is seeking comment on the following information collections: 1) Minimum Data Set 3.0 Nursing Home and Swing Bed Prospective Payment System (PPS) For the collection of data related to the Patient Driven Payment Model and the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program (QRP); 2) Reform of Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities; and 3) Medicare Authorization to Disclose Personal Health Information. Comments are due by June 9, 2022. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - June 9, 2022 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
CMS: Announcement of the Advisory Panel on Outreach and Education (APOE) June 23, 2022 Virtual Meeting
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Advisory Panel on Outreach and Education (APOE) will hold a virtual public meeting on June 23, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Presentations and written comments much be submitted to thedesignated federal official by June 16, 2022. Agenda items include a listening session with CMS leadership; recap of the April 2022 meeting; discussion of CMS programs, initiatives, and priorities; and more.Registration is required. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - June 6, 2022 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
America's hospital regulator wasn't designed for a pandemic
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is responsible for safety regulations. It is ill-equipped to enforce them. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 30, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Public Inspection: CMS: Basic Health Program; Federal Funding Methodology for Program Year 2023 and Proposed Changes to Basic Health Program Regulations
Notice of proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services making changes to the methodology and data sources used to determine 2023 program year Federal payment amounts for states that establish a Basic Health Program under the Affordable Care Act. The Basic Health Program allows states to provide health benefits to low-income individuals that would otherwise be eligible to purchase insurance coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Comments are due within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Federal Registration, which is scheduled for May 25, 2022. (Source: Federal Register updates via...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - May 24, 2022 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
CMS: Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Notice from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) seeking comment on the revision of the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS). Among other things, OASIS-E includes changes pursuant to the Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation (IMPACT) Act of 2014. Comments are due by June 21, 2022. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - May 19, 2022 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
CMS: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Quarterly Listing of Program Issuances-January Through March 2022
Quarterly listing of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) manual instructions, substantive and interpretive regulations, and Federal Register notices published from January through March 2022, including contact information for general questions or additional information about specific sections. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - May 13, 2022 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
CMS: Medicare Program; Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs; Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency; Additional Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Notice of final rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services revising regulations for Medicare Advantage (Part C) and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) to implement changes related to Star Ratings, network adequacy, special requirements during disasters or public emergencies, and pharmacy price concessions, among other things. This final rule will also revise regulations related to dual-eligible special needs plans (D-SNPs), other special needs plans, and cost contract plans. These regulations are effective June 28, 2022. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - May 9, 2022 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Public Inspection: CMS: Medicare Program: Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs; etc.
Pre-publication notice of final rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services revising regulations for Medicare Advantage (Part C) and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) to implement changes related to Star Ratings, network adequacy, special requirements during disasters or public emergencies, and pharmacy price concessions, among other things. This final rule will also revise regulations related to dual-eligible special needs plans (D-SNPs), other special needs plans, and cost contract plans. These regulations are effective June 28, 2022. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - May 2, 2022 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
CMS: Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is seeking comment on the following information collections: 1) Methods for Assuring Access to Covered Medicaid Services; 2) Income and Eligibility Verification System Reporting and Supporting Regulations; 3) Use of Restraint and Seclusion in Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTFs) for Individuals Under Age 21 and Supporting Regulations; and 4) Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part II. Comments are due by May 31, 2022. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - April 28, 2022 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
CMS: Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is seeking comment on the following information collections: 1) Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program; 2) Data Use Agreement (DUA) Form, Research Identifiable Files Request Packet, and Data Management Plan; and 3) Payment Collections Operations Contingency Plan. Comments are due by May 25, 2022. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - April 25, 2022 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
CMS: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Application From Det Norske Veritas for Continued Approval of Its Hospital Accreditation Program
Announcement from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of receipt of an application for continued recognition of Det Norske Veritas as a national accrediting organization for hospitals that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs. Comments are by May 18, 2022. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - April 18, 2022 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
CMS criticized for final decision on Aduhelm reimbursement
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MRI sheds light on effects of aducanumab Alzheimer's drug (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 11, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
CMS criticized for final decision on Aduhelm
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a plan Apri...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
CMS finalizes rule on limited payment for Alzheimer's drugs
MITA takes aim at CMS proposal to limit Alzheimer's drug coverage
Could imaging payments for Aduhelm patients bust Medicare?
CMS to limit coverage of new drugs for Alzheimer's disease
MRI sheds light on effects of aducanumab Alzheimer's drug (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 8, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
