CMS Adopts Final Rule Implementing Changes to the Medicare Conditions of Participation for Hospitals
Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services published notice of its adoption of amendments to the Medicare Conditions of Participation for Hospitals, 42 C.F.R. Parts 482 and 485. The following represents a summary of some of the more significant amendments to the Conditions of Participation: 1. CMS will allow one governing body to […]
NEW EFFORTS UNVEILED TO CONTROL PAYMENTS TO MASSACHUSETTS HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
As a follow-up to my blog regarding the Massachusetts approach to payments to healthcare providers, the Massachusetts legislature is now attempting to control increases in reimbursement for medical care which is paid to healthcare providers. As can be seen, while there is a difference in approach between the Massachusetts House and Senate, both are attempting […]