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DMEPOS Master List – Effective August 12, 2024
Date Effective : 08/12/2024
Program: Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies
CMS has posted an updated Master List as well as items that require prior authorization and/or require a face-to-face encounter and written order prior to delivery. CMS has also provided a comparison chart that provides a crosswalk between both required lists.
Read MoreState: Florida
Florida Alzheimer’s Training Requirements Updated for ALF Providers
Program: Assisted Living
Florida has updated Staff Training and Competency Test Requirements for ALF providers in F.A.C. 59A-36.011 (10). This revision to the rule reflects updated Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Training requirements outlined in Florida Statute 430.5025 implemented in 2023. ALF providers should review the requirements outlined by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs to ensure compliance.
Read MoreState: All
OASIS-E1 Draft Instruments now Available
Date Effective : 01/1/2025
Program: Home Health
CMS has released draft versions of the OASIS-E1 instruments. CMS also included on the OASIS Data Set page are other helpful resources to prepare for the updated OASIS.
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OASIS-E1 Manual (Draft) is now Available
Date Effective : 01/1/2025
Program: Home Health
CMS has released a draft version of the OASIS-E1 manual. OASIS-E1 is set to be effective January 1, 2025. Providers are encouraged to begin to familiarize themselves with OASIS-E1.
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ESRD PPS Bundled Payment to Include Oral-Only Drugs
Date Effective : 01/1/2025
Program: Renal Dialysis
Effective January 1, 2025, certain drugs, available in oral form for use in ESRD facility dialysis services, will be included in the bundled payment. Read further for more information regarding payment, coding, and timeframes related to this change.
Read MoreState: Texas
New Texas Requirement for HCSSAs
Date Effective : 09/1/2024
Date Adopted : 04/18/2024
Program: Home Care, Home Health
Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued Provider Letter 2024-10 April 18, 2024. This letter outlines the requirements for HCSSAs with a home health category (if the agency employees 2 or more registered nurses) to adopt and implement a workplace violence prevention program no later than September 1, 2024.
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