Hospice News
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Medicare made an estimated $190 million in improper payments to acute-care hospitals for outpatient hospice services between 2017 and 2021. It also found that Medicare guidance lacks certain details that could aid compliance. Medicare contractors also often did not conduct prepayment or postpayment reviews.
Hospice News
MAY 28, 2024
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in March issued its 2025 proposed hospice rule, which if finalized would include a 2.6% In 2021, the payment update had a 0.6% Most hospices also do not have a diversified payer mix and are dependent on the Medicare Hospice Benefit. “We The proposed 2.6%
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Hospice News
JUNE 28, 2023
Despite this potential, existing programs hit barriers created by misconceptions about palliative care among referring physicians, as well as health equity concerns, among others, according to an analysts of four payment model demonstrations carried out by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation.
Hospice News
JUNE 29, 2022
Congressional legislators are casting doubts on regulatory oversight of Medicare Advantage plans over concerns about spending, claims denials, and end-of-life care. Department of Health & Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG), the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), and the Government Accountability Office.
Hospice News
AUGUST 26, 2022
Medicare reimbursement is the lifeblood of hospice providers, and a clear understanding of policies like budget neutrality can help elucidate the payment systems that keep their businesses running. But a similar move within the Medicare Hospice Benefit is unlikely. Though the is not yet final, the proposal included a 4.2%
Hospice News
JUNE 3, 2022
The Medicare Part A trust fund is still on track to run short of money before the decade is out, but not as quickly as previously anticipated. By 2028, Medicare would have sufficient dollars to cover 90% of Medicare expenses. Annual raises in reimbursement and Medicare residual costs spurred the higher rate of increase.
Hospice News
JULY 13, 2022
bump in Medicare payments, which they say is insufficient in light of COVID-19 and staffing headwinds. percent in 2021, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The post Hospice Advocacy Groups Ask Congress for Action on Proposed 2023 Medicare Rates appeared first on Hospice News. Congress should urge [the U.S.
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