CMS News

Mar 24, 20202 min read

Did you know that CMS has a Proposed Change to the Home Health Cost Report?

And that it could be effective for cost reports being prepared for CY2019? Chances are that your internal records (the Chart of Accounts,...

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Feb 13, 20203 min read

PDGM: The Hidden Risks of Behavioral Change

Joe Osentoski, BAS, RN-BC ADR and Appeals Specialist Gateway Home Health Coding & Consulting LLC The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...

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Feb 5, 20203 min read

Texas RCD: Remember to Choose!

From the desk of Joe Osentoski, BAS, RN-BC ADR and Appeals Specialist Gateway Home Health Coding & Consulting LLC Medicare Administrative...

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Jan 28, 20192 min read

CMS "Clarification" for Physician Orders

In a January 23, 2018 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) release from CMS, we discovered some interesting and concerning information. Most...

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Oct 31, 20181 min read

CMS Extends Discharge Planning for HHA's

Due to public comments received and stakeholder feedback about CMS’ discharge planning proposal from late 2015, CMS has determined “there...

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Sep 27, 20181 min read

CMS releases State Operations Manual Appendix B - Guidance to Surveyors: Home Health Agencies

Comprehensive revisions have been made to Appendix B to address the updates to the conditions of participation for Home Health Agencies....

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Sep 10, 20181 min read

CMS Review Choice Demonstration!!!

We would like to remind providers that the Review Choice Demonstration is quickly approaching with a target date as early as October 1st,...

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