CMS has provided 3 updates in the last 10 days to the MLN Matters document SE20011, with the latest on July 8th. Why is this important? This document contains the background and instructions for the Section 1135 Waiver authorized by Secretary Azar of … [Read more...]
New Advanced Beneficiary Notice Form for SNF Medicare Part B
The Medicare Beneficiary Notices Initiative (BNI) protects both Medicare beneficiaries (SNF residents) and providers (SNFs) by ensuring certain rights and protections related to financial liability and appeals under the Fee-for-Service (FFS) Medicare … [Read more...]
Medicare Part B Virtual Services – Updated Rules as of 6/1/20
CMS has been steadily updating the rules for Medicare Part B telehealth since the start of the National Emergency, with the last update on 5/27/20. This last set of rules impacted PT, OT and Speech Therapists in the SNF specifically. For all the … [Read more...]
CMS Adds SNF Part B To TeleHealth On 5/27/20
SNF therapy advocates asked (and asked, and asked, and asked....) and yesterday, CMS answered! Telehealth therapy services can be provided to SNF residents under Medicare Part B {at least for now}. On 5/27/20, CMS released an updated version of … [Read more...]
CMS Regulation Updates 4/30/20 Impacting PT, OT and Speech
Today, April 30th, CMS issued another round of regulatory waivers and rule changes....including 2 key pieces impacting the therapy world. These rule changes focus on expanding access to the healthcare system both directly and through … [Read more...]
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