Hospice Compare Quarterly Refresh is Available Now
The August 2019 quarterly Hospice Compare refresh of quality data is now available. It is base on HIS quality measure results from data collected from Q4 2017 to Q3 2018, …
Insights and News
HHS Proposes the Removal of Some Addiction Treatment Privacy Restrictions
Today, HHS announced proposed changes to the regulations that govern the confidentiality of patient records created by federally-assisted substance use disorder treatment programs. The most notable change would enable primary …
Harvard Pilgrim and Tufts Want to Merge
In Massachusetts, the two largest insurers, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, have announced plans to merge. Modern Healthcare provides an excellent breakdown of what this could mean for …
Catastrophic Shortage of Home Care Workers in Maine
A new article from the Washington Post highlights a problem that providers have struggled with for years – finding good employees and preventing turnover. Workers in entry-level home health and …
New Primary Care First Webinar is Available from CMS
This week, CMS hosted a webinar that provided more details about Primary Care First. This program is designed to strengthen partnerships between primary care providers and palliative care providers to …
CMS Proposes Eliminating RAPs for Home Health Agencies
Today CMS issued a proposed rule that has broad-reaching effects across the home health care industry. CMS is proposing to address potential Medicare fraud by phasing out pre-payments for home health …
Important Public Reporting Dates for Hospice Providers
CMS has published a list of important dates for hospice providers. This list covers the Hospice Compare refresh schedule, preview periods, freeze dates, as well as data correction deadlines. Key …
Lyft Becomes a Medicaid Provider
Lyft is now an enrolled Medicaid provider in Arizona. The company is taking advantage of new Arizona regulations for non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT). Ride-hailing companies may drive Medicaid members who do not …
CMS Reveals New Information about the Upcoming Hospice Evaluation and Assessment Reporting Tool (HEART)
You may have forgotten about the upcoming Hospice Evaluation tool known as HEART. You’re not alone – HEART has been in the pipeline for years, with very few updates along the …
The PACE Program Receives its First Update Since 2006
CMS finalized a rule to update and modernize the PACE program. This rule is the first major proposed update to the Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) since …