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
Reimbursement Changes Medicare Reimbursement Rate Adjustments: Background: Medicare periodically adjusts reimbursement rates for DME based on market data and competitive bidding outcomes. Recent Changes: Rates have been adjusted to reflect the savings achieved through competitive bidding, with reductions in payment rates for many items. Impact: Lower reimbursement rates can challenge the profitability of DME