Congress Braves First Steps in Medicare Reform
Seniors beware: Congress is considering changes to what Medicare will pay for, and what’s coming out of your pocket. Congress is getting serious about changes to Medicare, even if that …
CMS replaces executives who departed after HealthCare.gov troubles
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has named replacements for two top executives who exited the agency after the botched rollout of the federal government’s online insurance exchange, HealthCare.gov. …
CMS issues guidance on survey timing for facilities that change ownership
Surveyors should prevent providers from being able to game the Medicare system through well-timed facility sales and purchases, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services instructed in a recent memorandum. …
Congressman Rothfus vows to modify Medicare bidding plan
U.S. Rep. Keith Rothfus told local business owners on Wednesday that he’ll lobby to change Medicare’s rules governing bidding by medical equipment suppliers. Rothfus, R-Sewickley, said he is one of …
GAO Releases Report on CMS Auditors
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report titled “Increasing Consistency of Contractor Requirements May Improve Administrative Efficiency.” GAO undertook the study at Congress’ request because questions have been raised …
Report Patient Problems Associated with Medicare Competitive Bidding Implementation
The People for Quality Care Complaint Hotline has already logged more than 1,700 patient complaints nationwide. CMS is currently telling Congress that they have onle received about 30 complaints. Our …
CMS Announces Extension of Non-enforcement of Face-to-face Rule
Cites Need for Additional Time to Establish Protocols Due to continued concerns that some providers and suppliers may need additional time to establish operational protocols necessary to comply with face-to-face …
HME News: CMS throws safety net to oxygen patients
It appears CMS has finally realized that you can’t get blood from a stone—or oxygen equipment and services from an HME provider that has gone out of business. CMS announced …