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How to obtain Medicare Provider Number after RACGP Part C approval? Once, you get approval for Part C, then fill the details of HW019 form and then send the filled form to ApprovedPlacement@racgp.org.au. RACGP will then send your provider application to Medicare for processing within 28 days.

HME advocates have done an exceptional job in getting the 75/25 relief this close to passage, and we remain in a good position to be part of the next funding package that needs to be passed by early March. Keep the Volume Up! Our message to legislators in both the Senate and House remains clear: Extending the 75/25 blended rate for DME in non-rural areas through 2024 is critically important. You can help by taking action today - https://lnkd.in/eKzHemAG

What Was in MedPAC’s Controversial MA Status Report?: Tensions were unusually high at a Jan. 12 meeting of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), which is preparing its annual March report to Congress on the state of Medicare Advantage, among other things. While the routine discussion of the... Read More #marketaccess #lifesciences #pbm

📣 There is important legislation that is currently being considered to extend the Medicare 75/25 blended rate for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) suppliers like Lincare in non-rural, non-competitive bidding areas until the end of 2024. We need your help! to push for this relief to be included in the next government funding legislation. 🤝 Please help us spread the word by sharing this message with your coworkers, friends, and family. We would appreciate it if you could encourage them to send a message, too. 💪 Together, we can make a difference and help provide more stability for suppliers in non-bid areas. What Action Can You Take Today? 🌟Send your Senators and House Members a letter encouraging them to contact leadership in their respective chambers to support including DME relief measures (S. 1294 and H.R. 5555 provisions) in the next upcoming government funding bill. 🌟Visit the AAHomecare Action Center to use their quick template to send an electronic message. Thank you for your advocacy! 💙 Click here to send your electronic message: https://lnkd.in/ebXBMPDW For more information on Medicare Competitive Bidding, check out: https://lnkd.in/eEaF76u4

Wakely has summarized how the CMS CY2025 Final Rate Announcement will impact Medicare Advantage plans in 2025, including analysis of the average revenue impact. ▶ Understand what proposals from the CY2025 Medicare Advantage Advance Notice have and have not changed in the Final Announcement. ▶ Get Wakely's estimate of national average MA revenue impact for 2025. Featured Authors: Tim Courtney, Rachel Stewart, Adam Lowinger, Alison Pool, Daniela Simpson, Jackie Walker, Jackson Hall, Lisa Winters, Sherry Liu, Yucheng Feng #Wakely #WhitePaper #MA #MedicareAdvantage #FinalAnnouncement

A new SNF ABN must be in use by 10/31 - It's scary important to have a solid system in place for ABN utilization, so you can be proactive and avoid the fright of patient appeals or Medicare haunting your doorstep! Looking for more info? Join Celtic Consulting's experts on 10/21 at 1pm ET for a free webinar, "Clearing the Confusion: Understanding SNF ABN Denial Notice Changes". There's been a lot of confusion about how to interpret changes to the new SNF ABN, but this session will clear it up and prepare you for the upcoming deadline. In this session, we’ll walk you through: ·      Understanding what the SNF ABN is and why it is required ·      When and how to complete the newly updated SNF ABN ·      Explanation of the notice to beneficiaries and its impact ·      How the SNF ABN (CMS-10055) differs from the ABN (CMS-R-131) Register here: https://lnkd.in/eMGqppFS

Every time payroll taxes come out of your paycheck, a portion goes to support future doctors. Medical care is a social good, so society has chosen to subsidize medical training in at least two fashions. First, our families and friends put up with as we dedicate ourselves to training. You accrue interpersonal debts that you can only repay by trying to become a decent doctor. (Sorry, all!) Second, the big subsidies are collected by federal and state governments. Payroll deductions amounted, in 2022, to Medicare paying $4.5 billion to support the cost of training residents and an additional $11.68 billion to support the increased cost of providing care while training residents. Medicaid, in partnership between state and federal governments, contributes billions more. It’s still not enough, as the American Association of Medical Colleges estimates all that money covers only 22% of what it costs teaching hospitals to train physicians. Here's a map/wiring diagram of where most of the money comes from.

During the first half of the year, it's the perfect time to reevaluate your Medicare Advantage FMO. Are you getting the support you need? Are their tools and technology helping you stay compliant and efficient? From technology to commissions, here are 5 things to look for when choosing a Medicare Advantage FMO. https://hubs.la/Q02qQ2Rh0

#ICYMI: On September 5, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (#MedPAC) held a meeting discussing the context for #Medicare payment policy overviewing the factors contributing to Medicare's spending growth, in addition to the program's financial state overall. Commissioners deliberated on the need for additional data on the Medigap program, a focus on team-based care, and the future impact of GLP-1's on Medicare spending. Read more in our latest #ADVIAnalysis: https://lnkd.in/ghmbQfCi

An updated CHSP Manual and Schedule of Subsidies and Supplements has been released for 2024-25. Access the most recent documents via the links below! HCP and STRC Daily Subsidies have been indexed by 3.1%. The CHSP National Unit Prices Ranges and Reasonable Client Contributions (Appendix G to the CHSP Manual) have been indexed by 3.5%, however it is important to note that the unit price ranges outlined exclude reasonable client contributions (shown separately), MMM loadings and the Fair Work Commission CHSP Base Funding Grant amounts to be applied from 1 July 2024. Did you know that the CHSP Manual forms part of your Agreement with the Department? Be sure to review the updated manual and ensure all relevant staff are updated with changes. CHSP Manual 2024-25: https://lnkd.in/gCHTujFQ Subsidies & Supplements: https://lnkd.in/g7i9M6aq #CHSP #HCP #agedcare #agedcaretoday #pontem #supportingthrivingcommunitycare