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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...

Caring for the Ages

December 28, 2017

CMS Releases 2018 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

Policy Snapshot

May 16, 2024

CMS Releases 2024 Measure Development Plan Annual Report

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has posted the 2024 Quality Measure Development Plan (MDP) Annual Report, which describes progress in developing clinician quality measures to support the Quality Payment Program (QPP).

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July 11, 2024

CMS Releases CY2025 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule

Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the proposed rule for the 2025 Medicare physician payment schedule. Key issues include the CY 2025 Conversion Factor, Telehealth Services, Advanced Primary Care Management Services (APCM), and Electronic Prescribing for Controlled ...

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April 26, 2024

CMS Releases Final Nursing Home Staffing Rule

This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting final rule.

Caring for the Ages

October 26, 2016

CMS Releases Final Rule Revising Nursing Home Regulations

Policy Snapshot

April 5, 2024

CMS Releases FY 2025 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule

On March 28, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that would update Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities under the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2025 (CMS 1802-P).

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January 21, 2022

CMS Releases Latest Report on Antipsychotic Medication Use

The National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes has released its Antipsychotic Medicare Use and Data report for the second quarter of 2021. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is tracking the progress of the National Partnership by reviewing publicly reported measures....

Policy Snapshot

November 18, 2024

CMS Releases New National Quality Strategy Fact Sheets

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Advancing Health Care Safety for All: CMS’ Path to Promote Zero Preventable Harm Fact Sheet and updated the National Quality Strategy Cross-Cutting Initiative Fact Sheet.

Policy Snapshot

September 20, 2024

CMS Releases QIO Facility Assessment Tool

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently posted the QIO Facility Assessment Tool on its website. The assessment aims to evaluate the resident population and determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights an...