Putting Patients First Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2024

CMS is proposing setting a 20% coinsurance/equivalent copayment limit for behavioral health services, eliminating cost-sharing for opioid treatment program services, and capping inpatient psychiatric service cost sharing to 100% of Medicare Fee-For-Services levels. Comment Submission Comments on the proposed rule are due January 27, 2025.

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ID Stewardship

APRIL 13, 2023

The most recent CARB addresses the years 2020-2025, building upon the initial one released in 2015. Goal 2, Objective 3.1 : Expand the number of sources for and quantity of antibiotic resistance surveillance data collected from inpatient healthcare facilities.

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Putting Patients First Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By incorporating these measures into both inpatient and outpatient quality reporting, CMS is promoting a more equitable health care system and ensuring that interventions are targeted to reduce health disparities. Conclusion The NHC appreciates the opportunity to provide input on the CY 2025 OPPS proposed rule.

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Putting Patients First Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This can lead to better management of their conditions, helping to reduce costs by avoiding emergency department visits and inpatient admissions. Enhanced communication will empower consumers, reduce confusion, and help prevent unintentional coverage loss due to misunderstandings about payment policies. ” Federal Register 89, no.

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