CMS delivers providers payment lifelines in the wake of Change Healthcare outage
By
Josh Henreckson
Mar 12, 2024
Federal regulators are opening pathways to shore up nursing homes’ finances in the wake of a cyberattack that has impacted Medicare and Medicaid billing nationwide.
Medicare’s end-of-life model offers promise for care, savings, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 07, 2023
A new study showed how the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Care Choices Model (MCCM) provided benefits in terms of end-of-life care for older adults and cost savings.
Medicare’s plan to cover Alzheimer’s drugs hinges on patient data registries
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 02, 2023
Medicare Part B will cover Alzheimer’s drugs with traditional FDA approval, CMS announced Thursday. Prescribing clinicians must participate in a patient data registry.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Nov. 30
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 30, 2022
COVID vaccinations: ‘It’s about the people we live around,’ expert says … COVID raises odds of new diabetes; monitor glucose after recovery, docs say … NYC’s COVID vaccine investment paid off,...
Therapy teams take note: CY 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
By
Renee Kinder
Nov 10, 2022
It’s that time of year again! Medicare has released the calendar year 2023 final rule related to Medicare Part B, which is impacted by the physician fee schedule and determines rates and coding updates...
Aduhelm’s costs: Medicare recipients won’t get premium reduction until 2023
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 01, 2022
A cost overestimate that bumped up Medicare premiums for seniors in 2022 will not be corrected until the following year. The spike is tied to coverage for Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm.
Becerra orders CMS to rethink $22 Medicare Part B premium price hike tied to Aduhelm
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 11, 2022
With the 50% price drop of Aduhelm on January 1, there is good reason for CMS to reassess a hefty proposed premium hike for 2022, the U.S. health secretary said. On Wednesday, CMS is expected to announce...
Also in the News for Monday, Nov. 29
Nov 29, 2021
Extended Provider Relief Fund reporting window closes tomorrow, Nov. 30 … Three more states join legal challenge of vaccine mandate for healthcare workers; 14 states now involved … Legislation would...
Probe of improper Medicare Part D payments to SNFs among slate of new federal audits
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 22, 2021
Medicare Part D payments to skilled nursing facilities will face increased scrutiny over the next year from a federal watchdog agency.
Thanksgiving heartburn in store? CMS may release final rule on Medicare Part B therapy cuts this week
By
Liza Berger
Nov 23, 2020
There may be more awaiting long-term care providers this week than meals of turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services may release its final rule regarding cuts...