VA, Health and Human Services partner to improve health care protections for Veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced the two agencies will compare information on questionable Veteran health care providers both in VA treatment facilities and through purchased care programs in their communities.
Newsroom Press ReleaseTrump Administration Strengthens Oversight of Nursing Home Inspections to Keep Patients and Residents Safe
CMS announces enhanced oversight of State inspectors and the inspection process, responding to growing concerns about consistency and timeliness of inspections
Newsroom Press ReleaseCMS offers comprehensive support for North Carolina with Hurricane Dorian preparation
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced efforts underway to support North Carolina in response to Hurricane Dorian.
Newsroom Press ReleaseCMS offers comprehensive support for Georgia and South Carolina with Hurricane Dorian preparation
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced efforts underway to support Georgia and South Carolina in response to Hurricane Dorian.
Newsroom Press ReleaseCMS offers broad support for Florida with Hurricane Dorian preparation
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced efforts underway to support Florida in response to Hurricane Dorian. Today, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar declared a public health emergency (PHE) in the state.
Newsroom Press ReleaseCMS Issues Renewed Guidance in Effort to Ensure Medicaid Program Integrity, Signifies Agency’s Commitment to Safeguard Health and Welfare of Medicaid enrollees
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued guidance to state Medicaid agencies that outlines the necessary assurances that states should make to ensure that program resources are reserved for those who meet eligibility requirements.
Newsroom Press ReleaseCMS & CDC Offer a specialized, online Infection Prevention and Control Training For Nursing Home Staff in the Long-Term Care Setting
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing a free on-line training course in infection prevention and control for nursing home staff in the long-term care setting developed with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Newsroom Fact SheetOpioid Prescribing Mapping Tool Improved with Medicaid and Rural Data
New features offer local communities greater transparency into opioid prescribing rates.
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