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Policy Snapshot
July 14, 2023
2024 Physician Fee Schedule Released
On July 13, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its calendar year (CY) 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule. As the Society analyzes the proposed rule, we wanted to inform you of a few key points.
Policy Snapshot
June 30, 2025
CMS Issues Warning About Medicare Phishing Scam Involving Fax Requests
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has identified a fraud scheme targeting Medicare providers and suppliers. Scammers are impersonating CMS and sending fax requests for medical records and documentation, falsely claiming to be part of a Medicare audit.
Policy Snapshot
April 6, 2026
CMS Releases Proposed FY 2027 SNF PPS Rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) Proposed Rule, outlining several proposed updates to Medicare payment rates, quality programs, and data reporting requirements for skilled nursing faci...
Caring for the Ages
April 6, 2026
Suzetrigine: A First-in-Class Non-Opioid Analgesic — Promise With Vigilance
Suzetrigine (brand name Journavx) is a recently approved, first-in-class, oral, non-opioid analgesic indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe acute pain in adults. Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2025, it represents the first novel mechanistic class of oral analgesic in ...
Spotlight
November 20, 2024
PALTtalk with Caring: Cool Conversations about Hot Issues
There are many controversies and thought-provoking topics in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC), and the most recent issue of Caring for the Ages addressed some of these. PALTalk with Caring host Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD, sat down with editor-in-chief Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, and senior contribu...
Policy Snapshot
July 14, 2025
CMS Reminds Skilled Nursing Facilities of August 1 Revalidation Deadline
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reminds all skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to meet the upcoming August 1, 2025, deadline to revalidate their enrollment and report updated ownership and management details. This initiative is part of CMS’ broader push to strengthen transparency arou...
Policy Snapshot
October 24, 2025
CMS Revises Memo on State Survey & Certification Activities
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) last week revised its position on allowed survey activities during a federal government shutdown. States can continue to do some survey work, but contractors or others cannot complete many nursing home inspection functions.
Policy Snapshot
July 28, 2025
QPP Update: 2025 APM Snapshot Released, Delay in 2024 MIPS Scores
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updated its Quality Payment Program (QPP) Participation Status Tool based on the first snapshot of Alternative Payment Model (APM) data. The first snapshot includes data from Medicare Part B claims with dates of service between January 1, 2025, and Mar...
News Release
August 14, 2024