Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Final Rule for FY 2014

The Final Rule-Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System – (SNF/PPS) and Other Reminders CMS Update for Final Rule for FY 2014. This is a broad overview of the changes that will be put in place on October 1, 2013. Providers are encouraged to read that actual text of the Final Rule as it contains many

Illinois Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative

Illinois Medicare-Medicaid Alignment – Managed Care in the State of Ilinois The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and State of Illinois are establishing a Federal-State partnership to implement the Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Demonstration to serve individuals eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. This Federal/State partnership includes contracting with “Demonstration Plans” from Managed Care organizations