The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued Change Request (CR) 13707, effective October 1, 2024, which introduces critical updates to hospice payment rates, the hospice wage index, and the hospice cap amount for the fiscal year (FY) 2025. These changes are essential for hospice providers to understand and implement as they impact
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued an important update through Change Request (CR) 13241, which becomes effective on January 1, 2023. This update is designed to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of payment processes for Home Health Agencies (HHAs) that do not submit the required quality data. The update fully replaces