WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the continuation of an existing information collection concerning Hospice Information for Medicare Part D Plans. This is a reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection, identified as CMS-10538 (OMB control number: 0938-1296). Federal regulations mandate that hospice programs provide drugs and biologicals related to the palliation and management of a patient's terminal illness, whic more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comment on a revision of its currently approved information collection regarding requirements related to surprise billing. This collection supports the implementation of the No Surprises Act, a federal law enacted to protect patients from unexpected medical bills. The Act limits out-of-network cost-sharing for emergency services, non-emergency care provided by out-of-network providers at participat more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a public comment period for its information collection activities related to the Laboratory Personnel Report (CLIA) and supporting regulations. This collection, identified as CMS-209, is a revision of a currently approved collection. The information gathered through the CMS-209 form is utilized in the administrative oversight of the Congressionally-mandated program that regulates laboratories participa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public input on its information collection activities related to the coordination of benefits under Medicare Part D. This ongoing effort ensures effective collaboration between Part D prescription drug plans, State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs (SPAPs), and other payers. The data collected facilitates smooth processing and payment of claims, accurate tracking of beneficiaries' true out-of-pocket (Tr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comment on revisions to its information collection activities related to Medicare End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Conditions for Coverage and supporting regulations. This is a reinstatement with changes to a previously approved collection, identified as CMS-R-52 (OMB Control number 0938-0386). This collection ensures that dialysis facilities meet the necessary health and safety requirements to qual more PR