FDA Revises Draft Guidance on Hospital and Health System Drug Compounding
For COOs, pharmacy staff, licensing & certification staff
Posted on: 10/11/2021
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued revised draft guidance on hospital and health system compounding under section 503A, updating draft guidance released in 2016.
View Full PostingMedicare-Dependent Hospital COVID-19 Waiver: Modification
Posted on: 10/11/2021
CMS modified the current COVID-19 blanket waiver for Medicare-Dependent Hospitals (MDHs) to include hospitals that became newly classified during the Public Health Emergency (PHE) without application of this waiver.
View Full PostingCMS Proposes Physician Payment Rule to Improve Health Equity, Patient Access
Posted on: 7/16/2021
CMS is proposing changes to address the widening gap in health equity highlighted by the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE)
View Full PostingHHS Announces Rule to Protect Consumers from Surprise Medical Bills
Posted on: 7/10/2021
The first in a series of regulations aimed at shielding patients from increased financial hardships stemming from surprise medical bills
View Full PostingRegistration Open - The HQRP - Understanding the Composite Quality Measure Webinar
Posted on: 5/28/2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will be hosting a webinar on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. ET
View Full PostingCognitive Impairment: Medicare Provides Opportunities to Detect & Diagnose
Posted on: 5/28/2021
Medicare covers a separate visit for a cognitive assessment to thoroughly evaluate cognitive function and help with care planning.
View Full PostingCMS Proposes Enhancing Rural and Underserved Medical Workforce
Posted on: 4/28/2021
To support COVID-19 recovery and beyond, CMS proposes enhancing the workforce in rural and underserved areas
View Full PostingCMS Proposes Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System Rule
Posted on: 4/9/2021
Fiscal Year 2022 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Proposed Rule (CMS-1748-P)
View Full PostingCOVID-19 Vaccine Resources: Reaching Vulnerable Populations
Posted on: 4/9/2021
What partners need to know now about reaching vulnerable populations
View Full PostingCMS Updates Nursing Home Guidance with Revised Visitation Recommendations
Posted on: 3/12/2021
CMS and CDC issue updated guidance for nursing homes to safely expand visitation options during the COVID-19 pandemic public health emergency.
View Full PostingBiden Administration Strengthens Insurance Requirements for COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing
Posted on: 3/2/2021
Plans and issuers must cover COVID-19 diagnostic testing without cost-sharing and ensure providers are reimbursed for administering COVID-19 vaccines to the uninsured
View Full PostingCOVID-19 Vaccine Resources: What Partners Need to Know
Posted on: 2/2/2021
A compilation of COVID-19 Resources from CMS
View Full Posting2021 Special Enrollment Period in Response to the COVID-19 Emergency
Posted on: 2/1/2021
In accordance with the Executive Order issued by President Biden, CMS announced a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for individuals and families for Marketplace coverage in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
View Full PostingWhat You Need to Know for 2021
Public Policy Webinar - February 3rd | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Posted on: 1/29/2021
Join us for a one-hour public policy webinar
View Full PostingCMS adds to ACO, ESCO resources with a care transformation toolkit, case studies, and tip sheet
Posted on: 1/7/2021
New resources highlighting strategies that Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and End-Stage Renal Disease Seamless Care Organizations (ESCOs) are now available.
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