CMS/Medicare
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The current administrator is Seema Verma, appointed by President Donald Trump.
CMS oversees the Medicare and Medicaid programs. CMS collects and analyzes data, produces research reports, and works to eliminate instances of fraud, waste and abuse within the health care system.
Recent government initiatives and changes from the Department of Labor may impact individuals and businesses employing home health caregivers
Lead the way through the changing regulatory landscape with new technology developments
As more baby boomers reach the geriatric age, there is a growing shift toward home care options in lieu of more traditional care facilities and nursing homes
These audits may seem inevitable, but denials do not have to be part of the equation
Look for these modifications to take effect in 2015 and 2016
Costs are directly impacted by Medicare fraud, and consumers are the ones who suffer
Policy discussions cement the move toward this trend
Providers be aware that insurers must follow certain statutes and regulations under ERISA
Stay aware of medical coverage changes and what written proof you need upon request.
Potential reform is on the horizon for the DMEPOS auditing process
These proposals are no bundle of joy
Signed, sealed, denied: buyer beware
Transitional care programs provide innovative, outside-the-box solutions to federal funding
Enroll to avoid being denied by CMS
Unsolicited phone contact can involve DME providers with NCS & ZPIC
Providers struggling for survival amid Medicare cuts find hope in retail
What to expect from CMS’s proposed regulations for DME code reclassifications
An opportunity to share the negative impact of Medicare bidding program
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