August 5, 2016Mr. Laurence Wilson Director Chronic Conditions Policy Group Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Laurence.wilson@cms.hhs.gov Ms. Jeanette … [Read more...] about Letter to CMS Regarding SNF Technical Expert Panel
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July 2016 – Proposed Medicare Appeals Rules & Other Issues
PROPOSED RULE TO REVISE MEDICARE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS PROCESSAs discussed during previous Alliance calls, there is a significant backlog of cases at the third and fourth levels of the Medicare administrative appeals process, the administrative … [Read more...] about July 2016 – Proposed Medicare Appeals Rules & Other Issues
July 2016 – Proposed Medicare Appeals Rule & Other Issues
NATIONAL MEDICARE ADVOCATES ALLIANCE CALLMonday, July 11th, 2016 – 2:00 P.M., Eastern TimeCall-in Number: 1 (888) 206-2266 Pass Code: 9874704NOTE: We ask people calling from the same location to gather around one … [Read more...] about July 2016 – Proposed Medicare Appeals Rule & Other Issues
Further Center Comments on the NOTICE Act – June 2016
June 16, 2016Andrew M. Slavitt Acting Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Room 445-G, Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, D.C. … [Read more...] about Further Center Comments on the NOTICE Act – June 2016
ALS-MAP: Webinar 1 Q&A
Medicare Access Project for People Living With ALSMedicare Overview – With an Emphasis on the Home Health Care BenefitFrequently Asked Questions and AnswersGeneral Home Health Questions "Homebound" … [Read more...] about ALS-MAP: Webinar 1 Q&A
Center Comments on Proposed Changes to Physician Payments
June 27, 2016Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health & Human Services Attention: CMS–5571–P P.O. Box 8013Baltimore, MD 21244–8013Submitted electronically to: www.regulations.gov … [Read more...] about Center Comments on Proposed Changes to Physician Payments
Center Comments on Medicare Reimbursement for Skilled Nursing Facilities
June 20, 2016Andrew M. Slavitt Acting Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Room 445-G, Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, D.C. … [Read more...] about Center Comments on Medicare Reimbursement for Skilled Nursing Facilities
Center Comments on Proposed Hospice Rates and Requirements
June 20, 2016Andrew Slavitt, Acting Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health & Human Services Attention: CMS–1652–P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010Re: … [Read more...] about Center Comments on Proposed Hospice Rates and Requirements
Center Comments on Proposed Part B Payment Model
May 9, 2016Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health & Human Services Attention: CMS–1670–P Mail Stop C4–26–05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244–1850Submitted … [Read more...] about Center Comments on Proposed Part B Payment Model
Coverage for Medically Necessary Oral Health Care Is Unduly Restricted By Medicare’s Dental Policy
Medicare coverage for medically necessary oral health care is supported by the Medicare statute, its legislative history and, in some instances, even CMS policy. For this purpose, “medically necessary oral health care” refers to … [Read more...] about Coverage for Medically Necessary Oral Health Care Is Unduly Restricted By Medicare’s Dental Policy