Articles by Stephanie Lomas

New rule regarding discarded drugs

New rule regarding discarded drugs

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]Effective January 1, the companies which manufacture certain drugs in single dose containers and the providers who administer them are subject to new regulations specific to…

For FY 2023, CMS Increases Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Payments by 2.5% and Receives Feedback for Future Payment Adjustments and Health Equity

For FY 2023, CMS Increases Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Payments by 2.5% and Receives Feedback for Future Payment Adjustments and Health Equity

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]On July 27, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the fiscal year (FY) 2023 final rule for Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities (IPFs), which…

CMS Finalizes CY 2023 Policy Changes for Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans; Including Patient Cost-Sharing, Patient Protections, and Provider Accessibility

CMS Finalizes CY 2023 Policy Changes for Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans; Including Patient Cost-Sharing, Patient Protections, and Provider Accessibility

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]On April 29, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its final rule and a fact sheet, containing policies for Medicare Advantage (MA)…

CMS Proposes Changes Increasing Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Payments and Seeks Comments on Future Payment Adjustments and Health Equity

CMS Proposes Changes Increasing Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Payments and Seeks Comments on Future Payment Adjustments and Health Equity

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_column_text]On March 31, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the fiscal year (FY) 2023 proposed rule for inpatient psychiatric facilities (IPFs), which…