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Jun 2, 2025 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the approval of The Joint Commission for continued recognition as a national accrediting organization for hospices that wish to participate in Medicare or Medicaid programs. This approval is effective June 18, 2025 – June 18, 2030.
Source: Federal Register
May 16, 2025 - Quarterly listing of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) manual instructions, substantive and interpretive regulations, and Federal Register notices published from January through March 2025, including contact information for general questions or additional information about specific sections.
Source: Federal Register
Apr 28, 2025 - Announcement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of receipt of an application from DNV Healthcare Inc. for initial recognition as a national accrediting organization for Ambulatory Surgical Centers that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs. Comments are due by May 28, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Apr 21, 2025 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) Creditable Coverage Disclosure to CMS On-Line Form and Instructions; 2) Essential Community Provider Data Collection to Support QHP Certification; 3) Transparency in Coverage Reporting by Qualified Health Plan Issuers; 4) Notice of Research Exception under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act; 5) Student Health Insurance Coverage; and 6) Medicare Participating Physician or Supplier Agreement. Comments are due June 20, 2025.
Source: Federal Register