— “CMS recently updated the manual to make it clearer that Medicare may reimburse for skilled nursing services meant to maintain, not improve, a beneficiary’s condition. The agency was required to make these updates per the settlement in the Jimmo v. Sebelius case.” – McKnight’s
— “Too many Medicare providers are receiving improper payments, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should clamp down by doing a better job overseeing its contractors’ error rate reduction plans, according to a new government report.” – McKnight’s
— “Home health providers should be subject to Medicare reimbursement penalties based on hospital readmission rates, according to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission.” – McKnight’s
