[08/13/11]
Posted on August 13, 2011 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice
Written by: Bufford, David W.
Earlier this week, we highlighted the implementation by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of enrollment revalidations and screening categories, and which categories CMS places certain long-term care providers. It is important for providers and suppliers to understand what each screening category (limited, moderate, or high) entails and be aware of any events... READ MORE
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[08/10/11]
Posted on August 10, 2011 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice
Written by: Bufford, David W.
As of March 2011, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented new screening criteria in the Medicare provider/supplier enrollment process. Newly enrolling and revalidating providers and suppliers are placed in one of three categories – limited, moderate, or high – each representing the level of risk to the Medicare program for that... READ MORE
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