CMS plans IMPACT Act frequently asked questions call for post-acute providers

Learn more about the IMPACT Act and ask your questions of CMS officials during an upcoming Medicare learning call.

CMS offers guidance for treating and funding better care for opioid addicts

On June 11, CMS released guidance aimed at partnering with states to ensure they have the necessary tools to address the opioid crisis.

CDC releases final list of 2019 ICD-10-CM codes

Providers will have a total of 473 code changes beginning Oct. 1, including 279 new codes, 143 revised codes and 51 deactivated codes, according to the final list of changes issued June 11 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Reimbursement increased by 77% for brand-name Part D drugs

According to a report published by the OIG this month, total reimbursement for all brand-name drugs in Part D increased 77% from 2011 to 2015, despite a 17% decrease in the number of prescriptions for these drugs. After accounting for manufacturer rebates, reimbursement for brand-name drugs in Part D was found to have still increased 62% from 2011 to 2015.

AMA calls for funding of long-term care and support

The American Medical Association (AMA) announced during its 2018 annual meeting that it recognized the growing importance of long-term services and supports (LTSS). In 2015, national spending for LTSS exceeded $331 billion, more than half of which was funded by Medicaid.