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Jan 13, 2025 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) making technical and typographic corrections to the November 27, 2024, final rule. This correcting amendment is effective January 8, 2025, and is applicable beginning January 1, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Jan 13, 2025 - Announcement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of receipt of an application for continued recognition of The Joint Commission as a national accrediting organization for hospices that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs. Comments are due by February 12, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Jan 10, 2025 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will hold a virtual public meeting of the Advisory Panel for Outreach and Education (APOE) on February 6, 2025, from 12:30 – 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Agenda items include remarks from CMS leadership; a recap of the September 2024 meeting; presentations on CMS programs, initiatives, and priorities; and more. Presentations and written comments must be submitted to the designated federal official by June 13, 2024. Registration is required.
Source: Federal Register
Jan 2, 2025 - The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is accepting nominations for appointment to the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC). Appointments are effective May 2025. Letters of nomination and resumes are due by January 28, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Dec 27, 2024 - The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is seeking information about the impact of ageism in healthcare and methods and strategies to address ageism in healthcare delivery. Information collected will inform future research priorities and studies, policies, and initiatives to improve the quality and outcomes of care for older adults. Includes specific questions of interest to AHRQ, including how ageism varies across diverse population groups, such as older adults living in rural or socioeconomically disadvantaged areas. Comments are due by March 15, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Dec 16, 2024 - Notice from the Indian Health Service (IHS) announcing the calendar year 2025 reimbursement rates for inpatient and outpatient medical care provided by IHS facilities to Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal program beneficiaries. The updated rates apply to all qualifying services provided on or after January 1, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Dec 15, 2024 - Explores the impacts of behavioral health provider shortages on rural communities in the northwest. Notes that immigrants may face additional challenges finding care due to language barriers and some providers not accepting Medicaid. Describes strategies to increase access to behavioral health providers, including telehealth, increased reimbursement for services, and workforce programs.
Source: Northwest News Network
Dec 13, 2024 - Notice of final rule from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) adopting updated versions of the retail pharmacy standards for electronic transactions adopted under the Administrative Simplification subtitle of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). These updated versions are modifications to the currently adopted standards for the following retail pharmacy transactions: healthcare claims or equivalent encounter information; eligibility for a health plan; referral certification and authorization; and coordination of benefits. This final rule also adopts a modification to the standard for the Medicaid pharmacy subrogation transaction. This rule is effective February 11, 2025. Compliance with this rule is required by February 11, 2028.
Source: Federal Register
Dec 12, 2024 - Announcement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the approval of the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Healthcare for continued recognition as a national accrediting organization for Ambulatory Surgical Centers that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs. This approval is applicable from November 20, 2024, through November 20, 2029.
Source: Federal Register
Dec 11, 2024 - Announcement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the approval of DNV Healthcare USA, Inc. (DNV) as a national accrediting organization for Critical Access Hospitals that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs. This approval is applicable from December 23, 2024, through December 23, 2028.
Source: Federal Register