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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on its plan to collect information as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. CMS aims to enhance the quality and utility of the information collected and reduce the burden on participants using technology. Two key projects are included in this request: the Monitoring and Audit Process for PACE Organizations to ensure compliance, and the Part B Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage application process to determine eligibility for beneficiaries after a kidney transplant. Public comments are welcomed until February 21, 2025.

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.

The Indian Health Service (IHS), under the Health and Human Services Department, has announced the approved rates for medical care at IHS facilities for 2025. These rates cover both inpatient and outpatient services and are applicable to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, as well as other federal program recipients. Notably, there are different rates for services in the Lower 48 States and Alaska. The new rates will take effect from January 1, 2025, aligning with consistent annual updates.

The executive order signed by the President aims to strengthen Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by making healthcare more accessible and affordable. It directs health officials to review existing policies and remove barriers that make it difficult for people to get health coverage. The order also revokes previous executive orders that minimized the ACA's impact and promotes a special enrollment period due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, it requires agencies to consider revising or canceling actions that do not align with this new healthcare policy.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a notice acknowledging the application from The Joint Commission (TJC) for continued approval as a national accrediting body for hospitals involved in Medicare or Medicaid. The Joint Commission's current approval expires on July 15, 2025, and they are seeking renewal to ensure hospitals accredited by them meet or exceed Medicare standards. CMS invites public comments on TJC’s standards and survey processes by March 13, 2025, as part of the decision-making process to grant or deny the continuation of their approval.

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 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) are announcing the next meeting of the Advisory Panel on Outreach and Education (APOE), set for February 6, 2025. This virtual meeting is open to the public and aims to discuss ways to improve consumer education strategies for health programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The panel advises the Department of Health and Human Services on how to best communicate healthcare information, especially to minority and underserved communities. Registration is required to attend, and attendees can submit presentations or comments by January 23, 2025.

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), 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.