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- April 7, 2014
New Guidance on the Fair Labor Standards Act
Read moreThe following information is provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This is to make you aware of a final rule, published by the Department of Labor (DOL) entitled, “Application of the Fair Labor Standards to Domestic Service” (78 Fed. Reg. 60454, effective January 1, 2015)....
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Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services
Read moreThe following information is provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).A new set of answers to frequently asked questions is available online regarding the new requirements in the recently published home and community-based services final regulations. The frequently asked questions are available here. For more information...
- April 7, 2014
Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Audit and Report Information
Read moreThe following information is provided by the Centers for medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). New guidance is available regarding Medicaid DSH audits and reporting required by section 1932(j) of the Social Security Act and implementing regulations. The new guidance, titled Additional Information on the DSH Reporting and Auditing Requirements...
- April 7, 2014
Upcoming Accountable Care Collaborative Stakeholder Meetings
Read moreThe Department of Health Care Policy and Financing is seeking stakeholder input and feedback on the future of the Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC). Through a series of stakeholder meetings, the Department, in collaboration with the Colorado Health Institute (CHI), seeks to collect client, provider, and stakeholder input on the...
- April 7, 2014
Transportation Survey
Read moreTransportation Survey- Rural Advocacy Groups Look for Solutions A good, strong transportation system is needed in Colorado and is essential to statewide economic prosperity. CLUB 20, Action 22 and Progressive 15 members recognize the challenges in maintaining state highways as funding sources decline. The three organizations have been working...
- April 3, 2014
Medicare Part B News-Jurisdiction H for April 3rd, 2014
Read moreThe following information is brought to you by Novitas Solutions. Medicare News President Obama Signs the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 On April 1, 2014, President Obama signed into law the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014. This new law prevents a scheduled payment reduction for...
- April 3, 2014
Medicare Part A News-Jurisdiction H for April 2nd, 2014
Read moreThe following information is brought to you by Novitas Solutions. Medicare News President Obama Signs the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 On April 1, 2014, President Obama signed into law the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014. This new law prevents a scheduled payment reduction for...
- April 3, 2014
MLN Connects: Weekly Provider eNews for April 3rd, 2014
Read moreClick here to view the complete issue of the MLN Connects™ Provider eNews for April 3, 2014.
- April 3, 2014
CMS Updates to Coverage
Read moreMedicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC) Meetings 4/30/2014 – Lung Cancer Screening with Low Dose Computed Tomography Posted revised questions to panel: http://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/details/medcac-meeting-details.aspx?MEDCACId=68Medicare Approved Facilities/Trials/Registries Carotid Artery Stenting Added new facility: http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-General-Information/MedicareApprovedFacilitie/Carotid-Artery-Stenting-Facilities.html
- April 3, 2014
Important Payment Adjustment Information for Medicare Eligible Professionals
Read moreEligible professionals participating in the Medicare EHR Incentive Program may be subject to payment adjustments beginning on January 1, 2015. CMS will determine the payment adjustment based on meaningful use data submitted prior to the 2015 calendar year. Eligible professionals must demonstrate meaningful use prior to 2015 to avoid...
