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CMS Revises Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 State Performance Standards System (SPSS) Guidance

Briggs Healthcare

The SPSS is aligned with CMS expectations for State Survey Agency performance in accordance with the §1864 Agreement and all related regulations and policies intended to protect and improve the health and safety of Americans such as the State Operations Manual, the Mission and Priority Document, survey procedure guides, and other relevant documents.

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The Importance of Telehealth Parity Laws

Icanotes

The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) of 2008 laid down the legislation for parity and generally prevents health insurance plans or insurance providers from placing limitations on benefits for those with a mental health or substance use disorder. Cost-Savings.

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CMS Promotes Competition, Transparency, Health Equity and More in the CY2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule

Sheppard Health Law

Improving Access to Behavioral Health Care Providers The Proposed Rule would expand MA network adequacy requirements to encompass outpatient behavioral health in order to improve access to behavioral health care providers. Please refer to our January 5, 2023 , November 4, 2022 and May 16, 2022 blog posts for more information.