Well, we knew the cuts were coming...and the release of the "Medicare Part B" Proposed Rule rubbed it in. CMS released the Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule(PFS) Proposed Rule previewing what will kick in 1/1/21. [Click to access … [Read more...]
SNF Medicare Part A FINAL RULE for October 1st 2020
CMS released the Medicare Part A Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Final Rule, {AKA SNF PPS Final Rule}, and just as expected, therapy professionals will have a chance to catch their breath! The rule changes for 10/1/20 are … [Read more...]
SNF Temporary COVID-19 Rules Extended Through September 2020
The Secretary of Health and Human Services officially renewed the status of the Public Health Emergency Beyond July 25th, 2020 On July 25, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services released a declaration of renewal of the National Public … [Read more...]
New Advanced Beneficiary Notice Form for SNF Medicare Part B
In the SNF setting, Rehab Managers, MDS Coordinators and Social Workers are among the staff designated to issue these "forms" to Medicare residents. All forms have a unique purpose and deadline for delivery. These "forms" include: Notice of … [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...]
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