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HHS Finalizes Rule to Strengthen Medicare, Improve Access to Affordable Prescription Drug Coverage, and Hold Private Insurance Companies Accountable to Delivering Quality Health Care for America’s Seniors and People with Disabilities

Thanks to President Biden’s new law to lower prescription drug costs, the final rule will also improve access to affordable prescription drug coverage for an estimated 300,000 low-income individuals Read more about HHS Finalizes Rule to Strengthen Medicare, Improve Access to Affordable Prescription Drug Coverage, and Hold Private Insurance Companies Accountable to Delivering Quality Health Care for America’s Seniors and People with Disabilities
CMS Round Up

CMS Roundup (Apr. 07, 2023)

Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is providing an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency: Increased Use of Telehealth & Medications for Opioid Use Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic Reduced Risk of Fatal Overdose March 29: Collaborative research by CMS, the Read more about CMS Roundup (Apr. 07, 2023)
Fact Sheets

Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule (CMS 1779-P)

On April 4, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that would update Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities under the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2024. In addition, the Read more about Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule (CMS 1779-P)
Fact Sheets

Fiscal Year 2024 Medicare Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS) and Quality Reporting (IPFQR) Updates Proposed Rule (CMS-1783-P)

On April 4, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule to update Medicare payment policies and rates for the Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2024. CMS is publishing this proposed rule consistent with the Read more about Fiscal Year 2024 Medicare Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS) and Quality Reporting (IPFQR) Updates Proposed Rule (CMS-1783-P)
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Fiscal Year 2024 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule (CMS-1781-P)

On April 3, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule to update Medicare payment policies and rates under the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) and the IRF Quality Reporting Program (QRP) for fiscal year (FY) 2024. CMS is Read more about Fiscal Year 2024 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule (CMS-1781-P)
Fact Sheets

Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Hospice Payment Rate Update Proposed Rule (CMS-1787-P)

On March 31, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule (CMS-1787-P) that would update Medicare hospice payments and the aggregate cap amount for fiscal year (FY) 2024 in accordance with existing statutory and regulatory requirements. This rule includes Read more about Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Hospice Payment Rate Update Proposed Rule (CMS-1787-P)