Each year, Medicare providers are required to recertify their FISS DDE user access. September 30, 2019 is the last day to complete the Annual DDE PPTN Recertification form. Failure to recertify will …
Last month, CMS released a new proposed rule, CMS-1714-P, which contained bad news for most hospice providers. If finalized as written, this rule would cut reimbursement for routine home care …
Version 3.00 of the HQRP QM User’s Manual is now available to download. The measure specifications for Hospice Visits when Death is Imminent Measure 1 and Measure 2 are included …
Are you helping your patients avoid the flu by getting immunized? All health professionals should encourage their patients to get a flu shot, even after the new year. It’s better …
Is your organization prepared for the switch the MCReF system next year? Providers that prefer to submit their MCR electronically must do so using the new system on January 2 …
CR 10967 provides excellent news for Hospice Providers – there is no new policy, simply revisions to help Hospices with processing issues stemming from the new design of hospice periods …
Per CR 10983 – the Common Working File will require verification of the National Provider Identifier and Submitter Identification. This is similar to the HIPAA Eligibility Transaction System (HETS) – …
In the Final Rule released and now in effect, CMS had some notable concerns about hospice providers which will be the subject of increased scrutiny. As time goes on, hospices …
The 2019 Final Rule for Home Health is here and there are some exciting changes along with some changes that may not be quite so welcome. CMS’ plan for 2019 …
Hospices, like all other providers, are continually working with information and data. It’s entered into databases, on forms, and saved throughout the organization in reports. But that information is not …
