CMS Offers New Vaccine Coverage and Payment Toolkit
A new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) toolkit, Coverage and Payment of Vaccines and Vaccine Administration under Medicaid, the Children’s He…
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Heads Up – HRSA Implements New Payment Management System Login Process
In response to recent incidents of fraudulent activity and to strengthen the federal Payment Management System (PMS), the Health Resources and Service…
HRSA Implements New EHB Registration Processes
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Office of Information Technology recently upgraded the agency’s Electronic Handbooks (EHBs) …
Congress Introduces Workforce Innovation Act
The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) is endorsing a new bill that will support health center workforce needs. Rep. Marc Molina…
Produce Prescription Programs Offer A Holistic Approach to Rural Food Insecurity
A feature article in The Rural Monitor looks at a program in Mississippi that provides a monthly credit for fresh produce at local markets for individ…
See How History Shaped Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities in Interactive Timeline
An interactive timeline from the national nonprofit KFF gives an historical view of U.S. federal policies and events that have influenced present-day …
Information Released on How to Use the Office & Outpatient Evaluation and Management Visit Complexity Add-on Code G2211
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance for the implementation of the Office & Outpatient (O/O) Evaluation and Management…
Attend the CMS Rural Health Open Door Forum – Thursday, February 29 at 2:00 pm Eastern
Thursday, February 29 at 2:00pm EST. The Rural Health Open Door Forum addresses Rural Health Clinic, Critical Access Hospital, and Federally Qualified…
New Guidance on Billing Requirements for Intensive Outpatient Program Services for Federally Qualified Health Centers & Rural Health Clinics
Starting January 1, 2024, Medicare began coverage and payment for Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) services that Federally Qualified Health Centers …
CMS Requesting Information on Medicare Advantage Data
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) seeks feedback on how best to enhance Medicare Advantage (MA) data capabilities and increase public…
