What Continues During the Shutdown Medicare Program – Benefits and core program operations continue without interruption. Medicaid – CMS has funding to support state Medicaid programs for the first quarter of FY 2026 through previously approved appropriations. Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) – Payments to eligible states will continue. Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control …
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On October 1, 2025, the U.S. federal government entered a shutdown due to a lapse in funding. While some federal services are paused, key health programs remain active. Programs That Continue Operating Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP – Coverage and payments continue Social Security benefits – Payments still being processed Veterans’ health services – VA hospitals, …
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Why the surge? Medical practices hold a treasure trove of sensitive data: electronic health records (EHRs), insurance details, Social Security numbers, and even payment information. Unlike larger hospital systems, many private practices lack dedicated cybersecurity teams or advanced defense systems, making them easier targets for attackers. Common Threats on the Rise: • Phishing Emails: These …
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As of January 1, 2022, all students matriculating into an accredited program must be enrolled in a doctoral program. By the end of 2025, all newly graduating certified registered nurse anesthetists in the U.S. will be required to obtain doctorate degrees New licensing requirements: “References / Credit” Becker’s ASC Beckersasc.com AI Overview
Support Bipartisan Medicare Physician Reimbursement Reforms! The ACG is a sponsoring organization of the latest bipartisan effort in the House of Representatives to reverse the proposed 2.8% cut to Medicare physician reimbursement and provide physicians with a payment update that reflects inflationary pressures. For More Information Click Here! “References / Credit” ACG American College of …
On March 9, 2024, President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, which included a 2.93 percent update to the CY 2024 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Conversion Factor (CF) for dates of service March 9 through December 31, 2024. This replaces the 1.25 percent update provided by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, therefore the CY …
Congress released a $460 billion spending package that would halve 2024’s 3.4% Medicare pay cut for physicians to approximately 1.7%. Here are three things ASC leaders should know about the package: 1. The package would temporarily lower the 3.4% Medicare physician fee cut, which took effect in January, to about 1.7%, according to Bloomberg Law. …
On November 2, 2023, CMS published the 2024 Medicare physician fee schedule and outpatient facility fee final rules. CMS finalized another unsustainable 3.37% cut to reimbursement and decreased conversion factor of $32.74. Now is the time to inform your Members of Congress about the danger of these looming cuts. You Can Help! Click Here for …
Based on current COVID-19 trends, the Department of Health and Human Services is planning for the federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 (PHE), declared under Section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, to expire at the end of the day on May 11, 2023. Thanks to the Administration’s whole-of-government approach to combatting the virus, …
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