by senioroptions | Aug 30, 2024 | Newsletters
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its final 2025 hospice rule, featuring a 2.9% increase in per diem payments, resulting in an estimated $790 million rise in total hospice payments compared to FY 2024. The finalized hospice cap...
by senioroptions | Jul 30, 2024 | Newsletters
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a proposal to implement a more than 4% cut to home health Medicare payments in 2025. CMS projects that Medicare payments to home health agencies will drop by 1.7% overall in the calendar year...
by senioroptions | Jun 30, 2024 | Newsletters
Effective June 3, 2024, all Hospice certifying physicians and attending physicians must be registered in the PECOS system. What is PECOS? PECOS, which stands for the Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System, is an online database used by the Centers for...
by senioroptions | May 30, 2024 | Newsletters
LeadingAge Pennsylvania: May 7th – 9th Earlier this month we had opportunity to attend the Leading Age PA Annual Meeting in Pocono Manor. From insightful sessions to meaningful conversations, every moment was a testament to our shared commitment to senior care...
by senioroptions | Apr 30, 2024 | Newsletters
New Hospice Proposed Rule 2025 The U.S Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalizes a 2.6% Hospice Payment Increase for 2025. This increase in payments will equate to about $705 million in payments from FY 2024. The proposal is a likely signal that...
by senioroptions | Mar 30, 2024 | Newsletters
Spring Time is Almost Here! The end of the first day of daylight saving ushers a sense of renewal as we adjust our clocks forward! The transition may bring a slight disruption to our sleep patterns, but it also signals the onset of brighter evenings and the...