From the CMS Press Release: Medicaid Emergency Psychiatric Demonstration Program CMS announced a new Medicaid Emergency Psychiatric Demonstration designed to provide states with more flexibility and resources to care for Medicaid beneficiaries with mental illnesses. This demonstration provides up to $75 million in funding to states over three years, as authorized by the Affordable Care […]
From the CMS Press Release: Medicaid Emergency Psychiatric Demonstration Program CMS announced a new Medicaid Emergency Psychiatric Demonstration designed to provide states with more flexibility and resources to care for Medicaid beneficiaries with mental illnesses. This demonstration provides up to $75 million in funding to states over three years, as authorized by the Affordable Care […]
Testimony of Daniel R. Levinson, Inspector General on March 9, 2011 before the House of Representatives, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Subcommittee on Government Organization, Efficiency and Financial Management on Improper Medicare Payments Excerpts from the testimony: OIG Reviews Identify Improper Payments and Recommend Corrective Actions OIG conducts targeted reviews to determine the scope […]
From the HHS Press Release: All Participating Practices To Continue In 2-Year PGP Transition Demonstration CMS announced results from the initial Physician Group Practice (PGP) Demonstration, a landmark partnership with physician group practices that aims to better coordinate care across different settings, leading to improved quality and cost savings. After five years, this demonstration has […]
From the HHS Press Release: All Participating Practices To Continue In 2-Year PGP Transition Demonstration CMS announced results from the initial Physician Group Practice (PGP) Demonstration, a landmark partnership with physician group practices that aims to better coordinate care across different settings, leading to improved quality and cost savings. After five years, this demonstration has shown […]
From the HHS Press Release: Efforts Give Consumers Information To Inform Their Care The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new tool for patients and caregivers and other enhanced initiatives today to empower consumers to make informed choices about their health care, and to help improve the quality of care in America’s […]
From the HHS Press Release: Efforts Give Consumers Information To Inform Their Care The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new tool for patients and caregivers and other enhanced initiatives today to empower consumers to make informed choices about their health care, and to help improve the quality of care in America’s […]
From the HHS Press Release: Final Rule Strengthens Tie Between Payment and Quality Improvement The final rule updates payment policies and rates for acute care hospitals paid under the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS), as well as hospitals paid under the Long Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (LTCH PPS). The final rule also strengthens […]
From the HHS Press Release: Final Rule Strengthens Tie Between Payment and Quality Improvement The final rule updates payment policies and rates for acute care hospitals paid under the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS), as well as hospitals paid under the Long Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (LTCH PPS). The final rule also strengthens the […]