Regulatory Updates

State: Florida

Date Effective : 03/5/2024

Program: Acute Care Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC), Assisted Living, Behavioral Health, Clinical Laboratory, Home Care, Home Health, Home Infusion Therapy, Hospice

Pursuant to Florida Rule 59A-35.060, effective March 5, 2024, all providers will be required to submit renewal applications through AHCA's online licensing system.

State: Texas

Program: Home Care, Home Health, Home Infusion Therapy, Hospice

Texas Health and Human Services Commission has updated the FAQs for Home and Community Support Services Agencies.  The most recent version is February 2024.

State: All

Program: Hospice

2023 was a busy year for hospice providers with regards to regulatory changes.  CMS last updated chapter 10 of the Medicare Program Integrity Manual December 7, 2023.  This update included the qualifications for Marriage and Family Therapists and Mental Health Counselors, as well as included the updated 36-month rule, now applicable to hospice providers as well as home health providers.  Check to ensure you have the most current version of the manual.

State: Texas

Date Effective : 02/8/2024

Program: Home Care, Home Health, Home Infusion Therapy, Hospice

Texas Health and Human Services issued provider letter PL 2024-05 February 8, 2024.  This is applicable to home and community-based service agencies. The update outlines information required for the administrator and alternate administrator.  This provider letter replaces PL 2021-37.

State: Texas

Date Effective : 01/1/2024

Program: Home Care, Home Health, Home Infusion Therapy, Hospice

Texas Health and Human Services recently issued a revision to the program billing requirements for home and community-based services providers.  The update is revision 24-1 and was effective January 1, 2024.  Make sure you have the latest version.

State: All

Date Effective : 01/31/2024

Program: Hospice

CMS recently made minor updates to the HIS manual.  The most current version of the manual, V3.01, is available for download.  CMS also has a change table available for providers outlining these changes.