Archives: 2024, October
Understanding the Impact Medicare Open Enrollment has on Your Agency
By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: October 28, 2024Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7, granting patients the opportunity to switch from traditional Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan or move from one Medicare Advantage plan to another. This time of year can be challenging, not only for your agency, which may be impacted by patients’ decisions, but also for patients and their families as they navigate the process and determine the best choices for themselves or their loved ones.
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Selections for Hospice Special Focus Program to Take Place in November
By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: October 21, 2024The Hospice Special Focus Program, which was finalized about a year ago, will select the list of participating hospices taking place in the program in November of 2024. During the selection process, from the group identified as the bottom 10% of performers—those with the highest scores, which indicate poorer performance—a list will be published on the Special Focus Program website.
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CMS Waivers and Donation Efforts in the Wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton
By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: October 15, 2024As the Southeast grapples with the aftermath of recent hurricanes, communities are coming together to support one another during these challenging times. The devastation wrought by these storms has been profound, and with that comes information regarding waivers that CMS has issued.
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Expanded Pre-Payment Announced in Four States
By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: October 7, 2024In a recent update regarding Hospice services, it was announced that the extension of prepayment reviews will occur in four states. This initiative is part of what’s being referred to as Expanded Targeted Probe and Educate.
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