Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Indian Health Service or the Veterans Affairs health system). For additional recurrences beyond 12 months, the provider must provide a new GFE and communicate any changes between the initial and the new estimates. The rule applies to both current and future patients who are uninsured or self-pay.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Indian Health Service or the Veterans Affairs health system). For additional recurrences beyond 12 months, the provider must provide a new GFE and communicate any changes between the initial and the new estimates. The rule applies to both current and future patients who are uninsured or self-pay.

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Relias

APRIL 10, 2025

From natural disasters to pandemics and cyberattacks, healthcare organizations must be ready to protect their patients, staff, and communities under any circumstance. This regulation established consistent emergency preparedness requirements for Medicare and Medicaid providers and suppliers of all types.

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Relias

OCTOBER 6, 2021

In response, many local and state governments are raising their lowest wages above the federal minimum wage set in 2009. Because CMS is a federal agency, community providers cannot simply raise their prices or shift costs to create higher DSP wages. Use open and transparent communication strategies.

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Relias

JANUARY 8, 2024

Medicare payment systems link patient satisfaction scores with reimbursement rates, making quality patient care a primary determinant of an organization’s viability and motivating healthcare administrators to implement patient satisfaction strategies. Communicating consistently — Patients want to be informed. In 2019, $1.9

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Relias

MARCH 5, 2025

Regulatory compliance and CMS guidelines While Medicare only covers Spravato and R-ketamine for anesthetics in SNF or hospitals, CMS guidelines for ketamine storage, handling, and disposal are a good blueprint to follow for creating an effective ketamine compliance program. Documenting all readings to assess patient tolerance.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 5, 2022

Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Indian Health Service or the Veterans Affairs health system). For additional recurrences beyond 12 months, the provider must provide a new GFE and communicate any changes between the initial and the new estimates. Substantial” is defined as $400 or more). GFE and Notice Templates and Resources.

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