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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, known as QUAD A, to continue as a national accrediting organization for Outpatient Physical Therapy (OPT) programs involved in Medicare or Medicaid. QUAD A revised its standards and processes to ensure compliance with Medicare requirements, such as conducting thorough surveys and ensuring facilities meet necessary regulations. This approval is effective from April 4, 2025, to April 4, 2030. The notice confirms that QUAD A’s standards meet or exceed Medicare’s conditions, allowing accredited facilities to be deemed compliant.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have approved the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare (AAAHC) to continue serving as a recognized national accrediting organization for Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) that want to participate in Medicare. This approval lasts from December 20, 2024, to December 20, 2029. CMS concluded that AAAHC's standards and processes meet or exceed the necessary Medicare requirements after a detailed review. No public comments were received during the comment period, enabling smooth continuation of AAAHC's accreditation role.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), issued a notice about a new information collection related to PACE Medicaid Capitation Rate Setting. The notice is looking for public comments on the proposed collection methods, which aim to assist states in setting PACE rates for elderly care programs integrating Medicare and Medicaid services. This process involves obtaining feedback on minimizing the burden of information collection and improving the clarity and utility of the collected data. Comments must be submitted by December 20, 2024, through options like electronic submission at regulations.gov or via mail.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a chance for the public to comment on their plan to collect information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This act requires federal agencies to get approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) before gathering information from the public. CMS is seeking comments on things like the necessity of the information, how it will be collected, and ways to minimize the burden on the public. The public has until March 11, 2021, to provide feedback on this proposed information collection.

The Health and Human Services Department's Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services decided to withdraw a proposed rule published in 2019 aiming to create new Medicaid reporting and financing requirements. The withdrawal followed approximately 10,188 public comments pointing out potential negative impacts on state budgets and Medicaid services, as well as concerns over CMS's legal authority and clarity of the rule. The agency acknowledges the need for increased Medicaid accountability and transparency and may explore alternative approaches in the future that align with new Congressional Medicaid payment reporting requirements. Existing legal and policy requirements remain unaffected by this withdrawal.

The document is a quarterly notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the Health and Human Services Department, detailing important updates on Medicare and Medicaid programs from October to December 2024. It lists CMS manual instructions, regulations, and Federal Register notices related to these programs. The notice is organized into 15 addenda, each containing specific updates such as changes in Medicare manual instructions, CMS rulings, national coverage determinations, and approved medical facilities for various treatments. The document aims to keep beneficiaries and stakeholders informed about the latest developments in Medicare and Medicaid regulations.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public feedback on its intention to gather and manage information from the public. This initiative is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ensuring federal agencies collect necessary, efficient, and low-burden information. The document describes two key information collection types: one concerning a peer review program targeting quality control in Medicare services, and another focused on gathering actuarial data for Medicare Advantage and Drug Plans. Both collections aim to enhance decision-making and compliance within the healthcare sector.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) within the Department of Health and Human Services has decided to continue recognizing the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) as a national accrediting organization for home health agencies (HHAs) that participate in Medicare or Medicaid programs. This recognition is valid from February 24, 2021 to February 24, 2025. ACHC had to ensure their standards met or exceeded Medicare requirements. No public comments were received during the proposal stage, and ACHC made adjustments to align its procedures with Medicare standards.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced an application fee of $730 for the calendar year 2025. This fee applies to institutional providers who are enrolling in or revalidating their enrollment in Medicare, Medicaid, or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and adding a new Medicare practice location. The fee is effective from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. The increase in cost was determined by adjusting the previous year's fee of $709 by 3% based on inflation data.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published a notice inviting public comments on Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) information collection activities that are generally considered low-burden and noncontroversial. This involves an expedited process under the Paperwork Reduction Act for approval of necessary data collection. The notice highlights updates to a State Plan Amendment (SPA) template linked to the permanent coverage of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) benefit under Medicaid, following the SUPPORT Act and other legislative actions. Public comments must be submitted by April 30, 2025, either electronically or by mail.