Medicare Set-Aside, Workers’ Compensation, Medical Case Management
Protocols continues to closely monitor the progress of H.R. 2549, proposed federal legislation that would improve the Medicare set-aside process. The bill was introduced by Rep. John Tanner (D-TN) and initially included three cosponsors. Since then, the legislation has attracted bipartisan support from 20 additional cosponsors. The most recent cosponsors are Rep Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Rep Lee Terry (R-NE). Read the rest of this entry »
On May 1st, CMS published its decision to reverse the policy on coverage of artificial hearts as well as a final rule to increase reimbursements to Long Term Care Hospitals. Read the rest of this entry »
Our 4/15/08 entry addressed CMS’ initiative to provide quality information about hospitals. A recent study by the HealthCare Association of New York (HANYS) concluded that CMS’ Hospital Compare site tied one other source as the best hospital quality sites. Read the rest of this entry »
