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CMS Issues CY 2021 DMEPOS Proposed Rule and Competitive Bidding Program Information
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its proposed rule updating payment methodologies for the Medicare durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) fee schedule for calendar year (CY) 2021. In addition, CMS announced changes to the DMEPOS competitive bidding program (CBP) for 2021, which will be limited to off-the-shelf knee and back braces.
Care Can’t Wait Google Insights Poll Results Available
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CHA now has results from its fourth Google insights poll on willingness to seek care during the COVID-19 pandemic. See what the public is thinking about telehealth, state and federal support for hospitals, and more.
CEO Message: Politics Aside, Hospitals Need Help
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The 2020 presidential, congressional, and state races, along with several important ballot initiatives, will be decided by voters in just a few days, and while the election can feel all-consuming at times, the mission of health care providers remains unchanged as you press on through a pandemic whose spread is accelerating each week.
Care Can’t Wait Google Insights Poll Results Available
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In October, CHA conducted its fourth Google insights poll on willingness to seek care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CDPH Revises Hospital Visitation Recommendations, SNF Visitation Requirements
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On Oct. 23, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released revised recommendations for hospital visitors and support person policies in All Facilities Letter (AFL) 20-38.5.
CHA Publishes Lobbying Percentage of Dues for Medicare Cost Reports
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Hospitals are required to adjust their Medicare cost reports to eliminate the portion of association membership dues related to certain unallowable lobbying expenses as defined by Medicare. Each year, CHA calculates the unallowable-cost portion of association dues, which differ by geographic region and by tax status.
Updates for the Week of Oct. 26
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following updates this week:
OIG Updates Workplan to Include COVID-19 Work SNF QRP October Refresh 2020 Hospital Compare October 2020 Data Refresh New Training Event – Confusion Assessment Method Video Tutorial January 2021 Public Reporting Preview Data Available Now Through Nov. 30 CMS Announces Changes to Accessing Historical Reports
CMS Interim Final Rule Establishes Additional COVID-19 Policies and Regulatory Flexibilities
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) – along with the Departments of Labor and the Treasury – issued its fourth interim final rule with comment period (IFC) on policies and regulatory flexibilities available for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
ONC Delays Information Blocking Compliance Until April 2021
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Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has issued an interim final rule with comment period extending the compliance deadline for provider information blocking requirements from Nov. 2 to April 5, 2021.
Price Transparency Requirements for Health Plans Finalized
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) – along with the Departments of Labor and Treasury — has issued a final rule that establishes several new price transparency requirements for health plans. The final rule builds on the finalized price transparency requirements for hospitals and reflects President Trump’s June 24 executive order.
