Q4 FY 2019 PEPPER Release Delayed
CMS is taking measures to free up the attention of providers as they respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. To this end, the release of the Q4FY19 PEPPER has been delayed for …
CMS Annouces Relief for Providers Participating in Quality Reporting Programs in Response to COVID-19
CMS announced unprecedented relief for the clinicians, providers, and facilities participating in Medicare quality reporting programs. Among the delays are: MIPS Quality Payment Program: 2019 data submission deadline extended from …
Hospice Provider Preview Reports Now Available
From CMS: “Hospice provider preview reports and CAHPS Survey provider preview reports have been updated and are now available. These two separate reports are available in your CASPER non-validation reports …
Timeliness Compliance Threshold for HIS Submissions
CMS has posted a new fact sheet that updates information on the Timeliness Compliance Threshold for HIS Submissions. This fact sheet presents an outline of timeliness compliance and a preliminary …
Home Health and Hospice Bulletin: Reduce Errors for Sequential Billing, Home Health Physician Certification Date, and More
The March 2020 Home Health and Hospice Medicare Bulletin from CMS and CGS is now available. Articles include: Home Health Physician Certification Date How To Reduce Errors for Hospice Sequential …
REMINDER: The Next Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum is This Wednesday!
The next Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2020 PM at 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). The Open Door Forum will include …
Big Updates Coming at the Next Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum
The next Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2020 PM at 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). The Open Door Forum will include …
2021 Hospice Capitation Payment Rate Actuarial Methodology Webinar
CMS is holding a call on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. EST to discuss the CY 2021 Hospice Capitation Payment Rate Actuarial Methodology for the Value-Based Insurance Design …
Hospice Item Set (HIS) Submission Requirements Webinar
CMS will be hosting a webinar on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. ET. The purpose of the webinar is to provide a general overview of the Hospice …
Important Home Health and Hospice Bulletin and Educational Events
CGS has posted their monthly bulletin for home health and hospice providers. These bulletins are always worth reading. Click here and bookmark this page for back issues and future updates. …