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News Topic: Medicare
Summary: FY2026 Hospice Wage Index Proposed Rule
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MedPAC Special Projects: Hospice Access for ESRD and Other Patients with Specialty Palliative Needs
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CMS: 2.4 Percent Payment Update in FY2026 Hospice Wage Index Proposed Rule
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CMS Guidance on Unnecessary Medications and Psychotropics in Long-Term Care (2024 Update)
This document provides updated CMS directives on identifying and documenting the use of unnecessary medications, especially psychotropics, in nursing homes. It emphasizes that proper documentation—covering […]
CMS Guidance on Admission Agreements in Long-Term Care Facilities (2024 Update)
This document explains updated CMS guidance on admission agreements, emphasizing that nursing homes cannot require third parties without legal access to a resident’s funds to […]
Revised CMS Guidelines on Transfers and Discharges in Nursing Homes (2024 Update)
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Assessment and Diagnosis Updates for Long-Term Care Facilities (CMS Appendix PP Revisions, 2024)
This document outlines recent guidance updates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to Appendix PP of the State Operations Manual, specifically related […]
Analysis: MedPAC Recommends 3% SNF Payment Cut
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HHS Restructure Could Hurt Seniors, LCAO Warns
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