Medicare Reimbursement

VA 'On Pace' to Extend Veteran Directed Care Program

At hearing, tester seeks answers on improving veterans’ access to long-term care

The Committee on Veterans’ Affairs wrote in a report on its website detailing the ongoing progression of expanding the Veteran Directed Care program to all VA medical centers. Additionally, it addressed nursing home staffing shortage concerns.

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Senators Introduce Legislation to Protect 75/25 HME Rate

WASHINGTON—Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) have just introduced S.1294, legislation to further extend the Medicare 75/25 blended rate for non-rural, non-CBA home medical equipment (HME) suppliers through the end of 2024.

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CMS/Medicare

Just Say ‘No’ to Medicare

Shifting your enrollment status may help reimbursement rates across the industry

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CMS/Medicare

Strategies to Help You Get Ahead With Managed Care

Prepare for seismic change

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Home Infusion

Sound the Alarm: Home Infusion Utilization Dips

An argument for expanding, not curtailing, the benefit

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CMS/Medicare

Why HMEs Should Know PDGM

It’s a key to building your brand & boosting your bottom line

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Medicare Reimbursement

How to Stay Competitive in the Move From Fee-for-Service

Answers to 5 pressing questions about Medicare Advantage

Medical Reimbursement

CMS/Medicare

Don’t Let Medicare Advantage Take Advantage of You

Guide your MA & MCO customers so you can be reimbursed properly

Medicaid

CMS/Medicare

Building Relationships With Payers at the State Level

An update on Medicaid priorities from AAHomecare

navigating change

CMS/Medicare

Get Ready for Incoming Payment Policy Changes

3 steps to better revenue cycle management

polysomnography

CMS/Medicare

Billing for Polysomnography Services

Make sure you know the legal requirements for sleep testing

e-prescribing

CMS/Medicare

Providers are Leveraging Existing Automation to Conquer Chaos

Keeping the ship steady

DMEPOS Bonds

CMS/Medicare

Understanding DMEPOS Bonds

Why bonds matter beyond competitive bidding

billing

CMS/Medicare

Billing Strategies to Rev Up Your Workflow Processes Ahead of PDGM

Preparing for revenue shortfalls before the new billing mandate

4 Things to Know about CMS’s DMEPOS Proposed Rule

CMS/Medicare

4 Things to Know about CMS’s DMEPOS Proposed Rule

Watch for streamlining of claims & new fee schedule determinations

cloud systems

CMS/Medicare

An Overview of Practices & Possibilities in Private Duty Homecare

Using electronic systems for faster turnaround time & more potential revenue

What Do You Need to Know About Medicaid Fraud Control Units?

Aging in Place

What Do You Need to Know About Medicaid Fraud Control Units?

A primer for home health and HME providers

CMS/Medicare

Are You Ready to Bid in Round 2021?

6 must-dos before the bid window closes

prepared

CMS/Medicare

How to Prepare Now for PDGM

Streamline care & educate staff to manage change

legislation

CMS/Medicare

Complex Rehab Legislation Update

HR 2293/S 1223

The Importance of Correct OASIS Coding Under PDGM

CMS/Medicare

The Importance of Correct OASIS Coding Under PDGM

The Devil is in the details

Review Choice Demonstration

CMS/Medicare

Understanding the Review Choice Demonstration

A timeline for providers