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Early FY23 H-2B Visa Cap Reached
On March 31, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it had received enough petitions to reach the cap for the additional 16,500 H-2B […]
VBID Extension to Bring Hospice Flexibilities
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new Medicare Advantage Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) Model Extension Fact Sheet on April 5. In March […]
Report Highlights Broadband Challenges, Opportunities in Affordable Housing
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Home Health Public Reporting May Exacerbate Inequalities, Research Says
A new research study found that after the introduction of the home health five-star ratings in 2016, the adjusted rates of high-quality home health agency […]
Newsletter: Home Health CAHPS
The HHCAHPS Team posted a new issue of the HHCAHPS Coordination Team Quarterly Review (CTQR) to provide information about HHCAHPS to home health agencies and […]
Behavioral Health Tools for Providers
The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) provides mental health and substance use training, customized technical assistance and resources to certified […]
April is Care Workers Recognition Month
On March 31, President Joe Biden proclaimed April 2024 as Care Workers Recognition Month. Home care workers, long-term care workers, and childcare workers are acknowledged […]
Home Health Preview Reports and Star Rating for July Refresh
For this refresh, Home Health Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) will be based on the standard number of quarters. The July 2023 refresh will […]
Key Provisions and Clarifications in MA, Part D and PACE Final Rule
The final rule for the Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D), Medicare cost plan, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the […]