On November 20, 2025, CMS published a notice in the Federal Register (90 FR 52406) announcing a new occupational mix survey. Hospitals must complete the CY 2025 occupational mix surveys and submit them on the Hospital Reporting Form, CMS 10…
For discharges on or after October 1, 2015, there are two separate payment categories for long term care hospital (LTCH) patients. This article provides those details.
Are you sending hardcopy mail to submit your requests to First Coast? Did you know there are faster and easier ways to send your requests to us? Avoid the wait. Learn about the electronic options available for you to submit Part B appeals a…
Are you sending hardcopy mail to submit your requests to First Coast? Did you know there are faster and easier ways to send your requests to us? Avoid the wait. Learn about the electronic options available for you to submit provider enrollm…
The CMS sample revalidation letters offer providers the opportunity to see what they can expect to receive when it is time for revalidation or if they didn’t respond to a revalidation request.
As provided in §4507 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, a "private contract" is a contract between a Medicare beneficiary an eligible practitioner who has "opted out" of Medicare. Read this article to learn more.
Review this checklist to learn about the documentation requirements for medical professionals related to the repetitive, scheduled, non-emergency prior authorization program.
Are you sending hardcopy mail to submit your requests to First Coast? Did you know there are faster and easier ways to send your requests to us? Avoid the wait. Learn about the electronic options available for you to submit Part B financial…