In August 2017, CARIE submitted the comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) about proposed changes to Medicare reimbursement for skilled nursing facility (SNF) care and proposed regulatory revision concerning nursing facilities and consumer arbitration agreements.… READ MORE
In August 2017, CARIE comments in response to the “Medicare Red Tape Relief Project,” a request from U.S. House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health, on ways to eliminate red tape and bureaucracy in the Medicare program. The recommendations had to be submitted on the committee’s form. CARIE submitted two forms, the first addressed observation status and the second COBRA related Medicare penalties.… READ MORE
On November 9, 2015, CARIE submitted comments on proposed nondiscrimination in health programs and activities regulations to the Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights.… READ MORE
CMS Proposes Updated Rules for Nursing Homes – US On October 14, CARIE submitted comments to CMS about its proposed new regulations for nursing facilities.… READ MORE
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule to change the Part C, the Medicare Advantage managed care program, and Part D, the Medicare prescription drug program. On March 7, CARIE submitted comments to CMS about the proposed changes to the Medicare Parts C and D programs for 2015. The proposal included both positive and negative changes. (Update – CMS withdrew the proposal shortly after the public comment period ended. Over 7,000 comments were submitted.)… READ MORE
