CMS has implemented significant regulatory changes to network adequacy standards that require Medicare Advantage (MA) plans to quickly adapt to ensure compliance. Read on for an overview of the necessary steps plans must take to meet these new requirements. Convert Letters of Intent. Health plans that submitted
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by Jon Rogers, Sr. Consultant, Risk Adjustment As we reach the midpoint of 2024, managed care organizations (MCOs) must take a close look at their In-Home Health Assessment (IHHA) programs, which play a critical role in managing the health of Medicare Advantage and Affordable Care Act populations.
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Charles Baker, VP, Compliance Solutions and Tammy Hall, Senior Consultant, Compliance Solutions Medicare Advantage (MA) plans offering supplemental benefits have reported enrollee underutilization of many of these benefits. Supplemental benefits may include hearing, dental, vision, fitness programs, over-the-counter drugs, transportation for medical appointments, and other services that address
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By Charles Baker, VP, Compliance Solutions In the world of Medicare Advantage, the calculation of Star Ratings is more than a measure of quality – it’s a pivotal marker that can significantly sway federal funding and market competitiveness. Against the backdrop of high financial stakes and rigorous
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by Lynn Kryfke, MSN, RN, Sr. Consultant, Risk Adjustment | Jon Rogers, Sr. Consultant, Risk Adjustment Telehealth has been around for decades, but the COVID-19 pandemic thrust it into the spotlight when patients couldn’t see practitioners in-person. Suddenly, telehealth via video, audio, text, and email became a
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Charles Baker, VP, Compliance Solutions Read in .pdf here The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ushered in a new era for the Medicare Advantage Part C and Prescription Drug Benefit programs with the unveiling of the Contract Year 2025 Final Rule. This comprehensive regulatory overhaul
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ATTAC’s Clinical and Compliance Experts Will Help Your Plan Prepare for a UM-Focused Audit We Also Provide Post-Audit Corrective Action and Remediation Support CMS UM-focused audits for Medicare Advantage are here. As part of the 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule, CMS announced that utilization management (UM)-focused
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Reprinted with AIS Health permission from the 4/4/24 issue of Radar on Medicare Advantage Thanks to a final rule published just one year ago, Medicare Advantage plans as of Jan. 1 were expected to meet new constraints when it comes to applying their utilization management (UM) policies, including
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by Lynn Kryfke, MSN, RN, Sr. Consultant, Risk Adjustment | Jon Rogers, Sr. Consultant, Risk Adjustment CMS recently announced its Innovation in Behavioral Health Model, intended to “improve quality of care, access, and outcomes for people with mental health conditions and substance use disorders in Medicaid and Medicare.”
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Charles Baker, VP, Compliance Solutions The recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare affected clinical-decision support, eligibility verifications, chart abstractions, and pharmacy operations, and has highlighted vulnerabilities within the industry’s digital infrastructure. In light of these disruptions, plans need to explore the broader implications, particularly concerning Part D, CAHPS,
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