2023 Home Health & Hospice News and Articles Archive
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December 2023
- Separate Payment for Disposable Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Devices on Home Health Claims – 12.29.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: December 21, 2023 – 12.21.2023
- J15 PCC Closure Schedule – January 2024 – 12.19.2023
- FISS DDE Screen Changes – January 2024 – 12.19.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: December 14, 2023 – 12.14.2023
- CWF "Dark Days" – December 15-17 – 12.14.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: December 7, 2023 – 12.07.2023
November 2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: November 30, 2023 – 11.30.2023
- J15 Provider Contact Center (PCC) Training – December 2023 – 11.28.2023
- The EDI Connection Fall 2023 Edition is now available – 11.28.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: November 22, 2023 – 11.22.2023
- WellSky Home Health Claim Primary Diagnosis Coding Issue – 11.22.2023
- January 2024 Release "Dark Days" – 11.21.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: November 16, 2023 – 11.16.2023
- Final Call: 2023 DDE/PPTN Recertification Ends November 30th – 11.16.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: November 9, 2023 – 11.09.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: PFS, OPPS/ASC, & OPPS 340B-Acquired Drug Final Rules – Nov 2, 2023 – 11.03.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: November 2, 2023 – 11.02.2023
- Take Our Provider Survey Today – 11.01.2023
October 2023
- myCGS: Access Redeterminations (1st Level Appeal) Form from the CLAIMS Tab – 10.31.2023
- Telehealth Home Health Services October 2023 Additional Clarification – 10.30.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: October 26, 2023 – 10.26.2023
- J15 Provider Contact Center (PCC) Training – November 2023 – 10.24.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: October 19, 2023 – 10.19.2023
- myCGS: Access Redeterminations (1st Level Appeal) Form from the CLAIMS Tab – 10.17.2023
- Voluntary Refunds – Calendar Year 2023
– 10.16.2023 - 2024 Amount in Controversy for Administrative Law Judge Hearings or Federal District Court Reviews – 10.12.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: October 12, 2023 – 10.12.2023
- CGS October 2023 Upcoming Virtual Educational Events – 10.10.2023
- myCGS: Access Redeterminations (1st Level Appeal) Form from the CLAIMS Tab – 10.10.2023
- Reminder: Medicare Credit Balance Reports Due – 10.10.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: COVID-19: Updated Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted for Patients 12 & Older – Oct 6, 2023 – 10.06.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: October 5, 2023 – 10.05.2023
- FISS DDE Screen Changes – October 2023 – 10.03.2023
September 2023
- Address Change for Overnight Delivery of Refund Checks – 09.29.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: September 28, 2023 – 09.28.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: September 21, 2023 – 09.21.2023
- J15 Provider Contact Center (PCC) Training – October 2023 – 09.19.2023
- FISS DDE Screen Changes – October 2023 – 09.15.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: COVID-19: Updated mRNA Vaccines for Patients 6 Months & Older – Sept 14, 2023 – 09.15.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: September 14, 2023 – 09.14.2023
- Annual DDE PPTN Recertification Deadline: September 30th – 09.07.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: September 7, 2023 – 09.07.2023
- October 2023 Release "Dark Days" – 09.07.2023
- NEW Process for 56900 Reopening Requests – 09.05.2023
August 2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: August 31, 2023 – 08.31.2023
- Quarterly Update to the MPFSDB – October 2023 – 08.31.2023
- J15 Provider Contact Center (PCC) Training – September 2023 – 08.29.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: August 24, 2023 – 08.24.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: August 17, 2023 – 08.17.2023
- FLASH SALE on the HHH Summit in Vegas September 13-15! – 08.15.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: August 10, 2023 – 08.10.2023
- Help us help you! Share your communication preferences – 08.08.2023
- New OEC Course - How to Properly Document the Six-Month Terminal Prognosis and Avoid Claim Denials – 08.04.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: August 3, 2023 – 08.03.2023
- Coming Soon: 711 to Replace TTY Lines – 08.03.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: 5 Final FY 2024 Payment Rules – Aug 1, 2023 – 08.02.2023
- Don't Delay: Recertify Your FISS DDE Access Today! – 08.01.2023
July 2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: July 27, 2023 – 07.27.2023
- J15 Provider Contact Center (PCC) Training – August 2023 – 07.25.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: July 20, 2023 – 07.20.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: PFS & OPPS/ASC Proposed Payment Rules – July 13, 2023 – 07.14.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: July 13, 2023 – 07.13.2023
- Reminder: Medicare Credit Balance Reports Due – 07.11.2023
- Broader Medicare Coverage of Leqembi Available Following FDA Traditional Approval – 07.07.2023
- Join us at the Flamingo Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas for the HHH Summit! – 07.07.2023
- Home Health and Hospice Billing When a New Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) is Assigned – 07.06.2023
- The EDI Connection Summer 2023 Edition is now available – 07.06.2023
- Prompt Payment Interest Rate for July – December 2023 – 07.06.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: July 6, 2023 – 07.06.2023
June 2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: June 29, 2023 – 06.29.2023
- J15 Provider Contact Center (PCC) Training – July 2023 – 06.27.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: June 22, 2023 – 06.22.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: June 15, 2023 – 06.15.2023
- FISS DDE Screen Changes – July 2023 – 06.14.2023
- Targeted Probe and Educate Update: September 2022 – March 2023 – 06.14.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: June 8, 2023 – 06.08.2023
- Who to Contact Regarding Your Applications! – 06.02.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: June 1, 2023 – 06.01.2023
- July 2023 Release "Dark Days" – 06.01.2023
May 2023
- Quarterly Update to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database – July 2023 – 05.30.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: May 25, 2023 – 05.25.2023
- J15 Provider Contact Center (PCC) Training – June 2023 – 05.23.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: May 18, 2023 – 05.18.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: May 11, 2023 – 05.11.2023
- Update: "Dark Day" on May 22 – 05.10.2023
- Action Required: 2023 DDE PPTN Recertification – 05.09.2023
- Help Simplify Your Medicare Billing with myCGS!! – 05.08.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: May 4, 2023 – 05.04.2023
- The EDI Connection Spring 2023 Edition is now available – 05.04.2023
- Update: "Dark Day" on May 22 – 05.01.2023
April 2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: April 27, 2023 – 04.27.2023
- Telehealth Home Health Services: New G-Codes – Updates – 04.27.2023
- J15 Provider Contact Center (PCC) Training – May 2023 – 04.25.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: April 20, 2023 – 04.20.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: April 13, 2023 – 04.13.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: CMS Proposes Policies to Improve Patient Safety and Promote Health Equity – Apr 10, 2023 – 04.11.2023
- Reminder: Medicare Credit Balance Reports Due – 04.11.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: April 6, 2023 – 04.06.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: 4 Proposed FY 2024 Payment Rules – April 4, 2023 – 04.05.2023
- Ending the COVID-19 PHE Resource Update – 04.04.2023
- Primary Home Health Diagnosis Codes Grouper Update for April 1, 2023 – 04.04.2023
March 2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: March 30, 2023 – 03.31.2023
- WATCH NOW: How to Respond to Additional Documentation Requests (ADRs) for Hospice Claims – 03.31.2023
- J15 Provider Contact Center (PCC) Training – April 2023 – 03.28.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: March 23, 2023 – 03.23.2023
- Submitting Proper Documentation in Response to Additional Documentation Requests (ADRs) for Hospice Claims – 03.20.2023
- CR12748 - Upload of Notice Program Reimbursement (NPR) Letters, Interim Rate Reviews, and Tentative Settlement Documentation into the System for Tracking Audit and Reimbursement (STAR)
– 03.16.2023 - FISS DDE Screen Changes – April 2023 – 03.16.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: March 16, 2023 – 03.16.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: Inflation Reduction Act Tamps Down on Prescription Drug Price Increases Above Inflation – Mar 15, 2023 – 03.15.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: March 9, 2023 – 03.09.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: March 2, 2023 – 03.02.2023
February 2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) New Overview Fact Sheet – Feb 27, 2023 – 02.28.2023
- April 2023 Release "Dark Days" for the CWF Host – 02.28.2023
- Quarterly Update to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database – April 2023 – 02.28.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: Public Health Emergency 1135 Waivers: Updated Guidance for Providers – Feb 23, 2023 – 02.23.2023
- Upcoming myCGS Enhancements and Updates! – 02.23.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: February 23, 2023 – 02.23.2023
- J15 Provider Contact Center (PCC) Training – March 2023 – 02.21.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: February 16, 2023 – 02.16.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program Guidance – Feb 9, 2023 – 02.10.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: February 9, 2023 – 02.09.2023
- Updated – Telehealth Home Health Services: New G-Codes – 02.06.2023
- New Authentication Requirement When Calling the Provider Contact Center – Effective May 1st – 02.02.2023
- Medicare Provider Alert: Your Responsibility When Using Billing Companies and Outsourced Agencies – 02.02.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: February 2, 2023 – 02.02.2023
January 2023
- J15 Provider Contact Center (PCC) Training – February 2023 – 01.31.2023
- System Status – March 10 – 12, 2023 – 01.26.2023
- Claims for Untimely Notices of Election (NOE) Reminder – 01.26.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: January 26, 2023 – 01.26.2023
- The EDI Connection Winter 2022 Edition is now available – 01.24.2023
- 2022 Hospice Self-Determined Aggregate Cap Reminder – 01.19.2023
- Updated Late Notice of Admission – The Exception Process – 01.19.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: January 19, 2023 – 01.19.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: January 12, 2023 – 01.12.2023
- CMS Awards 200 New Medicare-funded Residency Slots to Hospitals Serving Underserved Communities – 01.10.2023
- Use the myCGS Eligibility Tab to Avoid Claim Errors – 01.10.2023
- Reminder: Medicare Credit Balance Reports Due – 01.10.2023
- Reactivating Reason Code 31755 – 01.06.2023
- MLN Connects Newsletter: January 5, 2023 – 01.05.2023
- Update to the Interest Paid on Clean Non-PIP Claims Not Paid Timely – 01.03.2023
- Targeted Probe and Educate Update: September 2021 – August 2022 – 01.03.2023

