Program Statutes & Regulations

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

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 …