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On November 27, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued a final rule (“Final Rule”) updating the Medicare Conditions of Participation (“CoPs”) for hospitals subject to 42 CFR Part 482 and critical access hospitals (“CAHs”) subject to 42 CFR Part 485. These updates establish a progressive rollout of nationwide standards for both... READ MORE

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released payment policies for the new Rural Emergency Hospital (“REH”) provider type in the calendar year (“CY”) 2023 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (“OPPS”) and ASC Payment System Proposed Rule (“OPPS Proposed Rule”) published in the federal register on July 26, 2022. The proposed payment policies... READ MORE

Another Band-Aid: Congress Clears Continuing Resolution to Avoid Shutdown On Thursday, the Senate cleared legislation (H.R. 4378) by a vote of 82-15 to fund federal agencies and extend several health care-related programs through November 21. The vote on the continuing resolution followed House approval of the measure, which overwhelmingly passed the measure last week.... READ MORE