The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new dataset.

All of the 2014 annual statistical reports for Certified Home Health Agencies, Long Term Home Health Care Programs, Licensed Home Care Services Agencies and Hospices are now activated on the Health Commerce System (HCS).

CMS has provided clarification to MACs on conducting medical review and reporting under the Home Health Probe & Educate medical review strategy. The reviews relate to claims submitted by HHAs related to Medicare home health services and patient eligibility.

The time frames for the 2014 annual statistical reports for Certified Home Health Agencies and Long Term Home Health Care Programs, Licensed Home Care Services Agencies and Hospices.

The ODF will cover the final HH PPS rule, process questions on the Home Health Compare, hospice updates, and information on the IMPACT webpage.

LeadingAge NY continues to advocate with DOH on outstanding fiscal issues impacting home care providers.

CMS issues guidance on Medicaid hospice payment rates for 2016.

CMS is seeking public comment on a proposed template intended to facilitate physician F2F documentation.