The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced at the outset of the Biden Administration that they anticipate extending the public health emergency (PHE) through at least the end of 2021. They said they would give 60 days’ notice prior to the termination of the PHE – this does NOT mean that providers have 60 days post the end of the PHE before the waivers end. That is a point of some confusion.
A key focus related to Medicare is to “eliminate excessive spending and distortionary payment incentives” of which several proposals relate to areas of interest for LeadingAge members.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed survey in December 2018 for public comment that would collect new data on how state Medicaid agencies monitor beneficiary health and welfare in 1915(c) waivers.
Here’s an overview of our work for you in December 2018.
By now, you likely have heard of the chip vulnerabilities Spectre and Meltdown, announced on Jan. 3, 2018. Here’s what you need to know—and what you can do to protect yourself and your organization.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) may enable more spending on a program to promote better broadband for skilled nursing facilities and other health care providers in rural areas.
CAST has released a Cybersecurity White Paper and a Benchmarking Questionnaire to help LeadingAge members and other aging services organizations understand what cybersecurity threats are, how to mitigate risks, and how to respond if attacked.
