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CMS Open Door Forum to Discuss New HCBS Quality Standards
The next CMS Long-Term Services and Supports Open Door Forum from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will take place on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). The topic will be the first-ever home- and community-Based Services (HCBS) quality measure set to promote consistent quality measurement within […]
Read MoreCMS Open Door Forum to Discuss New HCBS Quality Standards
The next CMS Long-Term Services and Supports Open Door Forum from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will take place on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). The topic will be the first-ever home- and community-Based Services (HCBS) quality measure set to promote consistent quality measurement within […]
Read MoreSummary of the CMS Open Door Forum on June 29
During the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Home Health, Hospice, and DME Open Door Forum on June 29, 2022, CMS reminded hospices that the August refresh of Care Compare will include the two new claims-based measures – Hospice Visits in Last Days of Life and Hospice Care Index. These measures were slated to be […]
Read MoreSummary of the CMS Open Door Forum on June 29
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) held a Home Health, Hospice, and DME Open Door Forum on June 29, 2022. The summary of the Forum applicable to home health and hospice providers is below. HOME HEALTH CMS provided a high-level summary of the CY 2023 Home Health PPS Rule. (See the NAHC Report […]
Read MoreThe Next CMS Open Door Forum is Tomorrow
The next Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum is scheduled for Wednesday, June 29, 2022 PM at 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). Please call at least 15 minutes prior to the forum start time. **This Agenda is Subject to Change** Opening Remarks Chair – Brian Slater, Center for Medicare, CMS Co-Chair- Kelly Vontran, […]
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About the CMS Open Door Forum
During the most recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Home Health, Hospice, and DME (Durable Medicare Equipment) Open Door Forum (ODF), the following information and updates were provided: FY2023 Hospice Proposed Rule CMS provided a brief update of the proposed payment rate update (2.7%), wage index changes, and other aspects of the recently […]
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About the CMS Open Door Forum
During the most recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Home Health, Hospice, and DME (Durable Medicare Equipment) Open Door Forum (ODF), the following information and updates were provided: HOSPICE FY2023 Hospice Proposed Rule CMS provided a brief update of the proposed payment rate update (2.7%), wage index changes, and other aspects of the […]
Read MoreNew Date! CMS Open Door Forum to Focus on OASIS, Hospice Rule, More
The next Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum is scheduled for Wednesday, April 20, 2022 PM at 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). This call will be Conference Call Only. Open Door Participation Instructions: To participate by phone, dial: 1-888-455-1397 & Reference Conference Passcode: 5109694 Please call at least 15 minutes prior to the forum start […]
Read MoreNew CMS Open Door Forum to Focus on Hospice Rule, HQRP, More
The next Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum is scheduled for Wednesday, April 20, 2022 PM at 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). This call will be Conference Call Only. Open Door Participation Instructions: To participate by phone, dial: 1-888-455-1397 & Reference Conference Passcode: 5109694 Please call at least 15 minutes prior to the forum […]
Read MoreNew CMS Open Door Forum to Focus on OASIS, Hospice Rule, More
The next Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum is scheduled for Wednesday, April 20, 2022 PM at 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). This call will be Conference Call Only. Open Door Participation Instructions: To participate by phone, dial: 1-888-455-1397 & Reference Conference Passcode: 5109694 Please call at least 15 minutes prior to the […]
Read MoreCMS Provides Quality Reporting and Other Updates in Most Recent Open Door Forum
During the most recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Home Health, Hospice, and DME (Durable Medicare Equipment) Open Door Forum (ODF), the following information and updates were provided. HOME HEALTH Home Health Claims Processing Issues Notice of Admission CMS officials reported on a claims processing issue where the NOA is returning to providers […]
Read MoreNew CMS Open Door Forum on November 10
The next Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum is scheduled for Wednesday, November 10, 2021 PM at 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). Please call at least 15 minutes prior to the forum start time. **This Agenda is Subject to Change** Opening Remarks Chair – Brian Slater, Center for Medicare, CMS Moderator – Jill […]
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