A win for home care: Providers applaud withdrawal of MFAR proposal
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 16, 2020
Providers cheered federal health officials’ decision to withdraw a proposal they warned could cut up to $50 billion nationwide from the Medicaid program annually.
New CMS rule gives in-home dialysis a shot in the arm
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 06, 2021
In-home dialysis got a boost late last week from a new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rule to close health equity gaps.
President reportedly names two acting administrators to CMS helm
By
Joe Jancsurak
Jan 21, 2021
Two longtime Centers for Medicare and Medicaid staffers — Liz Richter and Jeff Wu — will temporarily lead CMS under the Biden administration, according to a staff email from former CMS Administrator...
New kidney care coalition tells CMS to break down barriers to in-home dialysis
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 01, 2021
A new coalition of healthcare organizations, including Anthem, Outset Medical and Strive Health, is pushing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to make in-home dialysis more accessible.
DaVita Q1 revenues decline due to impact of COVID-19
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 30, 2021
Dialysis provider DaVita said higher patient mortality rates due to COVID-19, along with the high cost of personal protective equipment, affected its first quarter earnings.
Oregon home care operator pays $2.9M in Medicaid fraud case
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 30, 2021
An Oregon home care operator will pay $2.9 million to the state of Oregon and the U.S. government for submitting false reimbursement claims to Oregon’s Medicaid program.
CMS now recouping advanced Medicare payments
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 02, 2021
The bill is now due for Medicare providers who accepted Accelerated and Advanced Payments from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Four million people could benefit under Medicaid expansion, new study finds
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 21, 2021
Medicaid expansion in states like Texas, Florida and Georgia could help more than 4 million Americans get healthcare insurance. That’s according to a new report by the Commonwealth Fund.
Nevada Personal Care Association sounds alarm bell as home care oversight bill moves closer to passage
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 21, 2021
On Wednesday, Nevada moved a step closer to creating a home care standards board that the Personal Care Association of Nevada (PCAN) fears could put undue burden on the state’s home care industry.
Anticipating congressional action, CMS gives home care providers break on scheduled sequestration
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 01, 2021
Starting today, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is giving home care providers breathing room as it waits for congressional action on the 2% Medicare sequester cuts.