The U.S Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is implementing a “period of enhanced oversight” for new hospices in California, Nevada, Arizona and Texas. A key component of the enhanced oversight includes a medical review of claims before a Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) will pay them. These actions follow reports of potentially unethical or illegal practices among hospices, particularly among new companies popping up in those four states, which have spurred calls for stronger oversight from lawmakers and other stakeholders.
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Source: https://hospicenews.com/2023/07/13/cms-pledges-enhanced-oversight-of-new-hospice-providers-in-several-states