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CMS Finalizes Policies for 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Programs
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized changes to Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D programs for contract year 2024. The final rule is effective June 5.
FEMA Updates Guidance for COVID-19 Public Assistance Program
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Earlier this year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that the incident period for public assistance funding for eligible COVID-19-related work and reimbursable costs will close when the COVID-19 national and public health emergencies end on May 11.
CMS Issues Two Post-Acute Care PPS Proposed Rules
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued proposed rules for two post-acute care setting prospective payment systems (PPS) for the 2024 federal fiscal year (FFY).
CMS Issues Proposed Payment and Policy Updates for Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2024 inpatient psychiatric facility (IPF) prospective payment system proposed rule. Comments are due to CMS by 2 p.m. (PT) on June 5.
CMS Will Permit Health Care Microgrid Systems for Emergency Power Sources
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued a categorical waiver allowing most health care facilities to use emergency power sources authorized by the 2021 edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Health Care Facilities Code, including a health care microgrid system (HCMS). The waiver excludes long-term care facilities that provide life support.
Loan Consolidation Deadline for Physician Public Service Loan Forgiveness Extended Through 2023
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The U.S. Department of Education has updated guidance for its public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) program to clarify that eligible borrowers should consolidate their loans into direct government loans by the end of 2023. The previously stated deadline was May 1, 2023.
CMS Clarifies Public Health Emergency Remains in Effect Until May 11
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has clarified that the COVID-19 public health emergency and related waivers and flexibilities remain in effect until May 11, despite the recent passage of Congress’ joint resolution (H.J. Res.7) that would end the COVID-19 national emergency.
Recording of Multipurpose Senior Services Program Webinar Now Available
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A webinar on the Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) is available on the CHA website.
CHA DataSuite Releases Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary Report for CY 2019-21
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CHA DataSuite has released a hospital-specific Medicare spending per beneficiary report (MSPB), that compares fee-for-service Medicare average spending per beneficiary at hospital/state/U.S. levels. The report, which is designed in the business intelligence platform, also shows a three-year MSPB trend (2019; July 1-Dec. 31, 2020; and 2021).
CMS Finalizes 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Payment Rates
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized the calendar year 2024 payment policies for the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D prescription drug programs.
