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CMS Medicaid Proposals Offer Transparency And Accountability, But Compensation Provision Could Cap Business For Cash-Strapped Providers

Home Health Care

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a new rule that would make major changes to the way that home care workers are compensated under Medicaid. It’s a step towards additional transparency and accountability, including state, payer and provider,” he told HHCN. “I On Thursday, the U.S. and North Carolina.

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MIPS 2022 Measures for the Certified Nurse Midwife Category

p3care

MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) was launched by the Quality Payment Program (QPP) for the Medicare Part B healthcare providers. There are four categories in this category of QPP reporting , which are: Quality. Improvements Activities. Categories. Promoting Interoperability.

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CMS Issues Contract Year 2023 Final Rule for Medicare Advantage Organizations and Prescription Drug Sponsors

Sheppard Health Law

On April 29, 2022 , the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”), issued the final rule on Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs (the “Final Rule”). With a few exceptions, the Final Rule is a wholesale codification of the proposed rule.

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CMS’ Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs

Sheppard Health Law

On January 6, 2022 , the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued the proposed rule on Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs (the “Proposed Rule”). Refining Definitions for Fully Integrated and Highly Integrated D-SNPs (§§ 422.2

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National Care Coordination Standards for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN): Proceedings from the National Forum on Care Coordination for CYSHCN

NASHP

High-quality, integrated care requires strong system-level partnerships, information and data sharing, and family-centered practices. Yet, states often face barriers to integrated care including a lack of trust across agencies, privacy regulations that may hinder data sharing, and misaligned eligibility, enrollment, and referral systems.

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Behavioral Health System Modernization: Comprehensive Approaches and Cross-Cutting Tools

NASHP

As major purchasers, administrators, and regulators of behavioral health treatment and supports, states play a critical role in system transformation. This is one section of Modernizing Behavioral Health Systems: A Resource for States. See the full resource guide. Colorado Colorado is engaged in multi-pronged behavioral health reform.

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Expanding the Perinatal Workforce through Medicaid Coverage of Doula and Midwifery Services

NASHP

With more than 40 percent of births financed by Medicaid, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has developed an action plan that corresponds with goals outlined in the White House blueprint. Monitor and evaluate quality improvement and outcomes and address barriers to care. Determine structure of benefit.