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CMS Releases the 2023 Hospice Proposed Rule

CMS has released the 2023 Hospice Payment Rate Update Proposed Rule. Please see the full announcement from CMS, reproduced below for more details. The proposed rule includes a 2.7% payment …

Hospice Billing / Hospice Today

Hospice Providers: Remember to File Your Self-Determined Cap by February 28th!

All hospices are required to file their self-determined cap each year, between December 31 and February 28. The 2021 Self-Determined Caps are due no later than February 28, 2022. If …

Hospice Billing / Hospice Today

Important Updates on the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP)

Swingtech sends informational messages to hospices related to the Quality Reporting Program (QRP) on a quarterly basis. Their latest outreach communication can be found by clicking here. Please see a …

Hospice Billing / Hospice Today

More MAOs Than Ever Are Offering Hospice Services Under Medicare Advantage / VBID

CMS has announced the Calendar Year (CY) 2022 participants in the Medicare Advantage (MA) Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) Model.  There is a more than two-fold increase in the number of …

Hospice Billing

HQRP Public Reporting Resumes February 2022. Important Dates from CMS.

he Hospice Quality Reporting Program will resume public reporting in February 2022. To help you prepare, CMS updated the Public Reporting: Key Dates for Providers webpage with information on refreshes through August …

Hospice Billing / Hospice Today

The 2022 Hospice Payment Rate Update Final Rule

On July 29, 2021, CMS issued a final rule (CMS-1754-F) that updates Medicare hospice payments and the aggregate cap amount for FY 2022. This rule rebases the hospice labor shares …

DME Billing / Home Health Billing / Hospice Billing

Home Health, Hospice, and DME: Don’t Miss the Next CMS Open Door Forum! Wednesday, June 23 at 2:00 PM ET!

The next Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum is scheduled for Wednesday, June 23, 2021 PM at 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). Please call at least 15 minutes …

Behavioral Health Billing / COVID-19 / Home Health Billing / Hospice Billing / Medical Billing & Collections / Skilled Nursing

The Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Deadline is Just Weeks Away! Are You Prepared?

The CARES Act, passed in March last year, included $175 billion in Provider Relief Funding (PRF). Lawmakers promised that these funds would be available to providers with no strings attached …

Hospice Billing

Understanding the HQRP: Upcoming Webinar from CMS for Hospice Providers

CMS will be hosting a webinar on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. ET. The purpose of this training is to provide a general overview of the …

Hospice Billing / Hospice Today

Important Changes in the Hospice Item Set (HIS) Manual V3.00!

CMS has shared a new presentation that covers all the changes in the new Hospice Item Set (HIS) Manual. Click here to download the slides from the presentation, and continue …

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    • The National Suicide Prevention Hotline Transitions to Its New 988 Number on July 16th. Check Out these Resources from SAMHSA!
    • New Report from HHS’ OIG: 94% of Surveyed Opioid Treatment Programs in New Hampshire Did Not Meet Federal and State Requirements!
    • The 2023 Home Health Proposed Payment Update Rule: A Devastating Blow to the Industry.
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    • Important Compliance Update for All Providers: New Guidance on HIPAA and Audio-Only Telehealth from HHS
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