The Center is building out its webpage, planning education for providers, and scheduling visits with providers in the field.

If LHCSA Registration Short Form was not completed by end of year, Statistical Report form will not be accessible.

Updates include voluntary OASIS reporting, Hospice Special Focus Program, and more. 

New law requires private sector employers to provide 20 hours of paid prenatal leave.

As of Jan. 1^st, providers have been required to use a revised Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage and Detailed Explanation of Non-Coverage for patients and residents covered by Original Medicare. For patients and residents covered by Medicare Advantage plans, the revised DENC is not required until April 1, 2025, although the revised NOMNC must be used as of Jan. 1^st.

The survey forms will be posted Jan. 16^th and due Feb. 4^th for Quarter 2 reporting.