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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.
CMS Issues FFY 2024 Hospice Wage Index Proposed Rule
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its federal fiscal year (FFY) 2024 proposed rule on payments for hospice facilities. Comments are due to CMS by 2 p.m. (PT) on May 30.
Webinars Will Review OSHPD 3 Requirements for Clinics
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To help clinics and outpatient facilities understand the OSHPD 3 requirements found in Title 24 of the California Building Standards Code, the Department of Access and Information will host webinars on May 16 and May 18 to review the certification process.
Progress on Stopping Unfair Payment Practices
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Late last week, the state regulatory agency that oversees health plans issued a sweeping letter to every plan in California making it clear that unfair payment practices must cease.
CHA Comments on Proposed Payment Model to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
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CHA has submitted comments to the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation in response to its anticipated Accelerating Clinical Evidence (ACE) model.
