CMS Expands Role for NPs and PAs in PACE Program

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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, […]

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Victories and Concerns for Hospice in This Week’s Budget Deal

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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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