The report faulted CMS for delegating that responsibility to states since such certification is required for participation in Medicare and Medicaid, which are federal programs.

Three strategies for staying on top of certification: 1. Keep patients informed about their rights, responsibilities, payments, medical histories and treatment plans by communicating through numerous ...

Medicare certification: What does it involve? To be certified by Medicare, an ambulatory surgery center must undergo a rigorous inspection survey as well as ensure the ASC follows numerous regulations ...

The comprehensive certification process was conducted by the CMS certification team, in collaboration with Sandata and our Medicaid client. Sandata demonstrated compliance with criteria and ...

Hospitals with dangerously low inpatient volume and micro hospitals focused primarily on the delivery of outpatient and/or emergency room services instead of inpatient services beware: CMS ...

“Basically, as a Medicare patient you’re left out … and those chairs can be coveted,” Stevens said. The clinic near Voss has been waiting for Medicare certification since January 2016.

CMS has issued a final letter to health insurers concerning 2015 certification requirements for qualified health plans offered through the federally facilitated marketplace or federally run small ...