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January 29, 2024
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JAMDA
January 26, 2024
A Paradigm Shift in Caregiver Preparation: From Information Provision to Enhanced Collaborative Care-element Optimization (ECCO)
Policy Snapshot
January 26, 2024
CMS Provides Additional Information on G2211 Code
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued an MLN Matters Article on the new G2211 code. AMDA realizes that there have been questions about this code. In our communications, we understand that CMS is also developing an FAQ document. We continue to work closely with other specialty s...
Policy Snapshot
January 26, 2024
Reminder: MIPS 2023 Data Submission is Open
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) opened data submission for Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)-eligible clinicians who participated in the 2023 performance year of the Quality Payment Program (QPP). Data can be submitted and updated until 8:00 PM ET on April 1, 2024.
Spotlight
January 25, 2024
Fresh Perspective on the Core Means Top-Notch Learning and Highly Skilled Medical Directors
The Core Curriculum on Medical Direction in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care has been around for a while, but it’s been far from static. It’s undergone many changes and updates to keep up with regulatory, procedural, and other innovations, as well as evolution in the medical director’s role and best practices...
Spotlight
January 19, 2024
Mix It Up with Education, Connections, and Fun During PALTC24 in San Antonio
In recent years, the significance of videoconferencing and calls has become evident, with apps like Zoom gaining popularity and being regularly utilized. These tools have been invaluable, but, like AMDA Executive Director Michelle Zinnert, CAE, says, “You cannot fully replace the experience of everyone bei...
Policy Snapshot
January 19, 2024
CMS, CDC to Hold Immunization Webinar on January 31
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will hold a webinar, CDC and CMS Present Stories from the Field: Immunization Strategies for Long-term Care, on Wednesday, January 31, from 2:00-3:00 PM ET.
Policy Snapshot
January 19, 2024
CDC Has Improved the Nursing Homes Reporting Process for COVID-19 Data in NHSN, but Challenges Remain
CDC and nursing homes experienced difficulties during a mass enrollment of more than 12,000 facilities into the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) to begin reporting COVID-19 data in May 2020. CDC improved the process of nursing home reporting to NHSN throughout the pandemic, but challenges remain. ...
Policy Snapshot
January 19, 2024
CMS Finalizes Rule to Expand Access to Health Information and Improve the Prior Authorization Process
CMS has finalized its Interoperability and Prior Authorization final rule (CMS-0057-F). The rule sets requirements for Medicare Advantage organizations, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) fee-for-service programs, Medicaid managed care plans, CHIP managed care entities, and issuers...
Policy Snapshot
January 19, 2024
