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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) is inviting the public to comment on its plan to collect information from them. This process is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act, which requires federal agencies to get approval for collecting information and to inform the public about it through the Federal Register. The goal is to gather data about the performance of Medicare plans to help improve services and provide information to beneficiaries, which could include developing a star rating system for Medicare Advantage plans. People have until March 8, 2021, to submit their comments.

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) 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) is seeking public comments on its intention to collect information as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act. This notice gives the public a chance to provide input on various collections of information, which include issues such as the accuracy of burden estimates and usefulness of the data collected. CMS is also looking at ways to improve the process and the effectiveness of using data collected from State agencies, mental health centers, and other entities to provide better services for Medicare and Medicaid. People are encouraged to submit their comments by January 8, 2025.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a correcting amendment to fix technical errors in two previous Medicare rules. These rules deal with appeal rights for changes in patient status and the procedures for appealing Medicare claims or prescription drug coverage determinations. The corrections involve changes to paragraph numbering and minor wording adjustments, ensuring the rules align with the intended policies. This amendment is effective immediately without a delay, as the corrections are non-substantive and will not impact public actions.

The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is seeking public comments on its proposed data collections linked to the administration of Medicare for those in the railroad retirement system. This request is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act, which aims to ensure efficient use of information collection. The RRB plans updates to several forms, such as Forms AA-6, AA-7, AA-8, and RL-311-F, making them more comprehensive and user-friendly. Additionally, two new forms, AA-23 and AA-24, have been introduced to better assess eligibility for Medicare enrollments under specific conditions. Written comments must be submitted within 60 days.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) from the Department of Health and Human Services announced an opportunity for up to 10 additional rural hospitals to join the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration program. This program aims to explore the feasibility of cost-based reimbursement for inpatient services at small rural hospitals, running through June 30, 2028. To be eligible, hospitals must be located in one of the 20 least densely populated states and fulfill criteria specific to rural community hospitals. Applications for participation must be submitted by March 1, 2025.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved the application by DNV Healthcare USA, Inc. to continue as a national accrediting body for Critical Access Hospitals participating in Medicare or Medicaid. Approval is granted for four years, from December 23, 2024, to December 23, 2028. This means hospitals accredited by DNV meet or surpass the necessary standards for Medicare. There were no public comments on DNV's application, and DNV successfully aligned its standards and survey procedures with Medicare requirements.