Month: April 2025

CMS Seeks Input to Streamline Medicare Regulations, Comment by June 10

April 29, 2025

CMS Seeks Input to Streamline Medicare Regulations, Comment by June 10

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is issuing this Request for information (RFI) to solicit public feedback on potential changes to Medicare regulations with the goal of reducing the expenditures required to comply with Federal regulations.

Examples of questions they would like input on include:

  • Are there documentation or reporting requirements within the Medicare program that are overly complex or redundant?
  • How can Medicare better align its requirements with best practices and industry standards?
  • Are there existing regulatory requirements that could be waived, modified, or streamlined to reduce administrative burdens?

Healthcare providers, researchers, stakeholders, health and drug plans, and other members of the public should submit all comments in response to this RFI through the online submission form.

Comments must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET, June 10, 2025.

Responses to this RFI must be provided via on-line submission at the following website: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/unleashing-prosperity-through-deregulation-medicare-program-request-information.pdf

For assistance or technical problems related to this form, please send an email to: patientsoverpaperwork@cms.hhs.gov.

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VA Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center: Recruiting Veterans for Telehealth Study

April 29, 2025

VA Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center: Recruiting Veterans for Telehealth Study

The VA Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center is recruiting 126 Veterans nationwide by October 2026 for a telehealth physical therapy program.

This program provides high-intensity rehabilitation, coaching and social support to Veterans. It provides physical rehabilitation, coaching and social support to Veterans. It provides physical rehabilitation through telehealth, which is effective in improving and sustaining physical function for older Veterans.

This program will compare physical functioning results of the telerehabilitation group to the education control group.

To be eligible to participate in the study, Veterans must be a least 60 years old and have some need for physical therapy. Final eligibility for participation will be made by the program staff at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System and the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

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Upcoming Webinar: Why You Should Retain Your Lab: 5 Insights, May 8

April 29, 2025

Upcoming Webinar: Why You Should Retain Your Lab: 5 Insights, May 8

With growing financial pressures, hospitals may consider outsourcing or selling their lab services for immediate cash infusion. But data suggests health systems that retain and optimize their lab service line achieve stronger financial results and better patient outcomes over time compared to peers.

Join William Morice II, MD., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, as he breaks down the financial and strategic advantages of hospital-owned labs. Learn how to unlock the untapped value in your laboratory operations.

Insights Include:

  • 5 data-driven reasons to retain the lab service line
  • How to position the lab as a revenue driver and strategic asset
  • Proven strategies to maximize lab performance without outsourcing

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, May 8, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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Upcoming Webinar: Denials aren’t inevitable: Why Hospitals are Embracing the Power of Prevention, May 8

April 29, 2025

Upcoming Webinar: Denials aren’t inevitable: Why Hospitals are Embracing the Power of Prevention, May 8

Claims denials cost hospitals nearly $20 billion each year – much of which is avoidable. Yet, most health systems remain locked in a cycle of rework, treating denials as an inevitability rather than a solvable problem.

Forward-thinking organizations are breaking this cycle by standing up dedicated denial prevention teams that don’t just manage denials but eliminate them at the source.

This webinar unpacks how hospitals can shift from reactive denial management to proactive prevention – reducing write-offs, improving cash flow and strengthening payer relationships.

Key Insights Include:

  • The financial and operational impact of separating denial prevention from denial management,
  • How data-driven denial prevention strategies reduce revenue loss and administrative burden, and
  • Proven frameworks for structuring a high-impact denial prevention team that delivers measurable ROI

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, May 8, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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Upcoming Webinar: Employee Retention Credit Update: How Hospitals can Fast Track Funding and Prepare for IRS Scrutiny, May 6

April 29, 2025

Upcoming Webinar: Employee Retention Credit Update: How Hospitals can Fast Track Funding and Prepare for IRS Scrutiny, May 6

Hospitals hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic may still be eligible for Employee Retention Credit refunds – up to $21,000 per employee. But with increased fraud investigations and IRS backlog, delays and disallowances are rising.

Join leading tax advisors for the latest guidance on accelerating ERC claims safeguarding funds and preparing for audits.

Key Takeaways:

  • What IRS updates mean for hospitals seeking ERC refunds in 2025
  • How to respond to common disallowances (LTRs 105C, 106C, 4838C
  • Filing deadlines and audit-readiness strategies for CFOs and finance leaders

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, May 6, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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