What’s happening: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has begun notifying skilled-nursing facilities (SNFs) of new requirements to report detailed information about ownership and management.
What else to know: SNFs must disclose this information on the updated Medicare Enrollment Application (CMS-855A) form attachment, for which CMS has provided additional guidance. Over the next few months, CMS will give all SNFs, including hospital-based SNFs, direction on submitting a revalidation application with the information.
What’s happening: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its calendar year (CY) 2025 Medicare physician fee schedule (PFS) final rule, in which the final CY 2025 PFS conversion factor is $32.35 — a decrease of 2.8% from CY 2024.
What else to know: CMS published a fact sheet on the CY 2025 Medicare PFS that shares the rate setting and conversion factor, and much more.
California voters earlier this week overwhelmingly passed Proposition 35, a once-in-a-generation investment in the state’s Medi-Cal program and a permanent commitment to the vulnerable Californians who rely on it for health coverage.
Maintaining open communication during a disaster is crucial to effective response. Learn more about primary communications channels and how to ensure hospitals have what they need to coordinate response.
What’s happening: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued final rules for the calendar year 2025 home health prospective payment system (PPS) and end-stage renal disease PPS.
What else to know: CMS estimates a 0.5% increase in payments for home health agencies and dialysis providers treating end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients will see an increase of 2.7%.
What’s happening: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its calendar year (CY) 2025 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) final rule, including a net market basket update of 2.9%.
What else to know: CMS also establishes new health and safety standards for obstetrical services to be phased in over two years.
What’s happening: Payments for the 2024 Hospital Fee Program, fee-for-service payment cycle 6, are due to the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) on Nov. 27.
What else to know: DHCS mailed invoices to hospitals on Oct. 28.
The IS-800 course is available through FEMA’s website. The course introduces participants to the concepts and principles of the National Response Framework.
Don’t miss CHA’s upcoming webinar — your essential guide to navigating new health care laws and regulations. This interactive session is designed to give you a clear, actionable understanding of the latest legislative updates that could impact your operations. Our expert panel will cover key 2024 legislation, highlight crucial deadlines, and answer your pressing questions, ensuring you’re well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead.