Annual process updates Medicare Part B rates for physician and therapy services.

Nursing homes now have until Jan. 1^st to submit CMS Form 855A.

Nursing homes are required to file Form 855A with CMS by Aug. 1^st.

LeadingAge National resource offers a handy reference for members interested in submitting comments on the proposed SNF Medicare payment rule.

Changes aim at clarifying when to bill Medicare Part A and when to bill Part D for prescription drugs.

Rule proposes payment updates as well as minor policy changes to SNF VBP and QRP programs.

Medicare Learning Network brief focuses on payment accuracy for Medicare physician services provided in skilled nursing facilities.

CMS has posted data for the baseline period that will be used in FY 2026 VBP calculations for providers to review.