Physician Assistants
CMS Expands Role for NPs and PAs in PACE Program
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service (CMS) issued a final rule that updates the requirements for the Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The rule revises a number of provisions for the PACE program, including application and waiver procedures, sanctions, enforcement actions and termination, administrative requirements, […]
Read MoreVictories and Concerns for Hospice in This Week’s Budget Deal
Much noise has been made regarding home health and the impact spending legislation under consideration right now in Congress will have on patients, providers, and the payment structure. However, a couple notable provisions regarding hospice have also been included. In the version originating in the Senate, the legislative proposal, S. 2214, the Medicare Patient Access […]
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