This edition includes information on the ambulance prior authorization model expansion, Medicare cards without full names, biosimilars curriculum for teachers, and more.
This edition includes information on free, over-the-counter COVID-tests from participating providers, the upcoming CMS National Provider Enrollment Conference, and more.
CMS has issued a proposed rule asking for public feedback on how staffing in nursing homes and health equity improvements could lead to better health outcomes.
This edition announces that CMS will 1) return to certain pre-COVID-19 policies in long-term care and other facilities and 2) host a stakeholder call about coverage policies for monoclonal antibodies that target amyloid for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
This edition announces that CMS will pay for a second COVID-19 booster shot of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines; people with Medicare pay nothing.
This special edition explores a proposed rule that would provide routine updates to hospice-based payments and the aggregate cap amount for FY 2023; comments are due by May 31.
This edition includes information the end of preview periods, an application deadline for additional residency positions, DMEPOS standard written order requirements, and more.
CMS has developed an FAQ document based on questions received from providers regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19). Note: The first link was revised March 10, 2020.
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