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Jul 10, 2024 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) Rural Health Clinic Cost Report; 2) Part C Medicare Advantage Reporting Requirements; and 3) Transformed—Medicaid Statistical Information System (T-MSIS). Comments are due by September 9, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Jul 10, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) will hold a public meeting of the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers (ACMF) on July 23-25, 2024. Among other things, the ACMF will consider USDA programs and policies and their impacts on minority farmers and recommend action-oriented strategies that maximize the participation of minority farmers in USDA programs and services. Meeting materials will be available on the ACMF website. Pre-registration is requested.
Source: Federal Register
Jul 9, 2024 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comments on an information collection titled "Medicare Enrollment Application for Clinics/Group Practices and Other Suppliers." The Form CMS-855B application is submitted when the applicant first requests Medicare enrollment and is used by Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to ensure the applicant has the necessary credentials to provide the healthcare services for which they intend to bill Medicare. Comments are due by September 9, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Jul 9, 2024 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) CAHPS Hospice Survey and 2) Application for Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) for People with End-Stage Renal Disease. Comments are due by August 8, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Jul 8, 2024 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) making corrections to the June 25, 2024, information collection titled "Appointment of Representative and Supporting Regulations in 42 CFR 405.910." Comments are due by July 25, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Jul 5, 2024 - The Census Bureau will hold a virtual public meeting of the 2030 Census Advisory Committee on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Eastern. The committee will review and provide feedback related to 2030 Census plans and execution to assist the Census Bureau in devising strategies to increase census awareness and participation, reduce barriers to response, and enhance the public's trust and willingness to respond. Meeting information, including the agenda and how to join the meeting, will be posted on the Census Advisory Committee website.
Source: Federal Register
Jul 5, 2024 - Notice of proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) making changes related to End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS) for calendar year 2025 and proposing updates to the payment rate for renal dialysis services furnished by an ESRD facility to individuals with acute kidney injury (AKI). Among other things, this rule also proposes updated requirements for the Conditions for Coverage for ESRD facilities, the ESRD Quality Incentive Program, and the ESRD Treatment Choices Model. Comments are due by August 26, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Jul 3, 2024 - Notice of proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updating the home health payment rates for calendar year (CY) 2025. This rule also proposes changes to the Home Health Quality Reporting Program (HH QRP) requirements; provides an update on potential approaches for integrating health equity in the Expanded Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model; proposes a new standard for acceptance to service policy in the home health conditions of participation (CoPs); proposes rebasing and revising the home health market basket; and proposes updates to provider and supplier enrollment requirements and changes to the long-term care reporting requirements for acute respiratory illnesses, among other things. Also includes requests for information seeking input on permitting rehabilitative therapists to conduct the initial and comprehensive assessment and the factors that may influence the patient referral and intake processes. Comments are due by August 26, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Jul 3, 2024 - Notice of proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposing policies for assessing performance year (PY) 2023 financial performance of Medicare Shared Savings Program (Shared Savings Program) Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) in light of significant, anomalous, and highly suspect (SAHS) billing activity for selected intermittent urinary catheters on Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics & Supplies (DMEPOS) claims. Among other things, rule proposes benchmarks for ACOs starting agreement periods in 2024, 2025, and 2026; and financial calculations used in the application cycle for ACOs applying to enter a new agreement period beginning on January 1, 2025, and the change request cycle for ACOs continuing their participation in the program for PY 2025. Comments are due by July 29, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Jul 3, 2024 - The Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking (ICCPUD) seeking comments on the Alcohol Intake and Health Methodology, which will be used to perform a series of studies assessing the relationship between alcohol intake and related health conditions. The methodology is available on the ICCPUD Study on Alcohol Intake and Health website. Comments are due by August 2, 2024.
Source: Federal Register