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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) 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 public comments on its plan to collect information from the public under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice is published as part of a required procedure before seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget for each information collection. Among the items addressed are Medicare Health Outcomes Survey, Community Mental Health Center Cost Report, the Request For Termination of Premium-Hospital and/or Supplementary Medical Insurance, and the Appointment of Representative form. CMS seeks feedback on the necessity and utility of these information collections, as well as suggestions for improving their quality and minimizing the burden they impose. Public comments are due by April 6, 2021, and can be submitted electronically or via regular mail.

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 requesting public comments on proposed information collection activities related to Medicaid and CHIP. They are seeking feedback on the burden estimates and other aspects of these collections. Part of the collection involves using a new Managed Care Plan (MCP) Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) reporting template to assess financial performance, a grant program promoting continuity of care for incarcerated individuals, and a state plan amendment template for Medicaid clinic benefits. Comments must be submitted by January 30, 2025.

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 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have received an application from The Joint Commission (TJC) seeking continued approval of its hospice accreditation program. This approval would allow TJC to deem hospices as meeting or exceeding Medicare requirements, meaning that such hospices could participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs without further validation from CMS. The CMS is inviting public comments on whether TJC's accreditation standards meet or exceed the Medicare conditions for hospices. Comments must be submitted by February 12, 2025, and the CMS will review TJC’s standards, survey processes, and resources before making a decision.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the Health and Human Services Department, is seeking public comments on a new information collection process to ease administrative burdens. This notice explains how agencies can quickly obtain approval for voluntary, low-burden information requests through a "generic" clearance process provided by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). CMS encourages feedback on their proposed collections to improve their efficiency and accuracy. Public comments are due by December 27, 2024, and can be submitted electronically or by mail.

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 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.