Explains statutes and regulatory documents describing the establishment of and further modifications to the Shared Savings Program. Read More
Proficiency Testing Programs
Lists Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments approved proficiency testing programs for 2023 and a list of the non-waived testing. Read More
Beneficiary Counseling & Ombudsman Programs
Explains the scope and purpose of ombudsman and one-on-one counseling, along with funding provided for these programs as part of the Financial Alignment Initiative. Read More
Caregiver Support
Explains how services that promote the wellbeing of caregivers contribute to the success of LTSS programs and provides examples from Indian Country. Read More
Quality, Safety & Oversight – General Information – National Partnership – Dementia Care Resources
Explains the National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes, with links and documents providing supplemental information Read More
Ambulatory Surgical Center
Found that Ambulatory Surgical Center provides cost-effective services and an environment that is less stressful than many hospitals can offer. (I was in my searches about Ambulatory disabilities, but the inquiries found did not relate to the search term.) Read More
Medicare Coverage with Evidence Development
One of the programs the search mentioned is Medicare coverage with Evidence Development. Mentions that it is limited to items and services necessary for treating an illness or disability. Mentions that an outside technology assessment consultation with Medicare supplements CMS’s research. There was no information on how to converge, but I think it is only if it is Medicare. Read …
CMS Offers Roadmap for States to Help Connect Children with Complex Medical Conditions to Critical Medicaid Services
Guidance on a new optional Medicaid “health home” benefit that can help connect children with cerebral palsy and other complex medical conditions to care. Read More