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CMS Issues Moratoria on HHAs & Hospices: What to Know Now
15+ hour, 17+ min ago (896+ words) On May 13, 2026, CMS announced a six-month nationwide moratorium on new Medicare enrollment for home health agencies (HHAs) and hospices. While there have been mentions of moratoria by Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator for CMS, and others over the last few months,…...
CMS Electronic Claims Attachment Rule: Readiness & Compliance
2+ week, 1+ day ago (270+ words) With the rule, CMS aims to reduce administrative burden, strengthen security, and improve efficiency and consistency of claims processing. In this article, we explore the key requirements included in the rule and how healthcare organizations can prepare for compliance. CMS…...
OIG Work Plan Updates & Compliance Implications: Q1 2026
2+ week, 5+ day ago (234+ words) This article highlights some of the high-impact OIG Work Plan updates from the first quarter of 2026 and important compliance considerations for healthcare organizations. The Indian Health Service's (IHS) Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund (CHEF) reimburses Tribal health programs for high'cost care…...
Exploring FY 2027 Medicare Payment Updates for IRFs & IPFs
4+ week, 1+ day ago (752+ words) On April 2, 2026, CMS issued its fiscal year 2027 prospective payment system (PPS) proposed rules for inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) and inpatient psychiatric facilities (IPFs). This article highlights key provisions of both rules to help affected organizations model and understand their potential…...
New MA Cost Report Requirements: What Hospitals Need to Know | Forvis Mazars US
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (65+ words) Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to: One CPE credit (pending approval) in the Specialized Knowledge field of study may be awarded upon verification of participant attendance during live broadcast. Group internet-based. Each attendee must be logged…...
Proposed GASB Guidance for Supplemental Payment Programs
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (440+ words) GASB has issued an Exposure Draft of Proposed Implementation Guide, Financial Reporting Model Improvements'Subsidies, related to Statement 103, Financial Reporting Model Improvements, which contains eight new questions and answers intended to help users understand and apply new guidance in accounting for…...
Payment Reforms: Accounting, Compliance, & Reimbursement
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (62+ words) Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to: One CPE credit (pending approval) in the Specialized Knowledge field of study may be awarded upon verification of participant attendance, during live broadcast. Group internet-based. Each attendee must be logged…...