{"id":9268,"date":"2025-03-25T13:35:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T19:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.amityhealthcaregroup.com\/?p=9268"},"modified":"2025-03-25T13:38:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T19:38:58","slug":"issue-date-march-3rd-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.amityhealthcaregroup.com\/?p=9268","title":{"rendered":"Issue date: March 3rd 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"modal-ready\"><div class=\"h7\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"listitem\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"Bk\">\n<div class=\"G3 G2\">\n<div>\n<div id=\":n8\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"adn ads\" data-message-id=\"#msg-f:1827590659402097586\" data-legacy-message-id=\"195ce805907be3b2\">\n<div class=\"gs\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div id=\":pb\" class=\"ii gt\">\n<div id=\":pa\" class=\"a3s aiL msg-219844865622213055\">\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ajz\" src=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0\/images\/cleardot.gif\" alt=\"\" \/><span 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data-bit=\"iit\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Greetings\u00a0!<\/p>\n<p>This week we have the following sections covered under this newsletter.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0\/#m_-6932443576138358230_AMITY_HEALTHCARE_GROUP_NEWS\">AMITY HEALTHCARE GROUP NEWS<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0\/#m_-6932443576138358230_Stay-Compliant-with-Amity-s-Home-Health-Skilled-Nursing-Competency-Program\">Stay Compliant with Amity\u2019s Home Health Skilled Nursing Competency Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0\/#m_-6932443576138358230_OASIS-E-1-Corner\">OASIS-E 1 Corner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0\/#m_-6932443576138358230_NATIONAL_NEWS\">NATIONAL NEWS<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0\/#m_-6932443576138358230_Compliance-with-Home-Health-CAHPS\">Compliance with Home Health CAHPS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0\/#m_-6932443576138358230_Medicare-Provider-Enrollment\">Medicare Provider Enrollment<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0\/#m_-6932443576138358230_COLORADO_NEWS\">COLORADO NEWS<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0\/#m_-6932443576138358230_Pediatric_Home_Health_PARs\">Pediatric Home Health PARs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0\/#m_-6932443576138358230_Nurse-Assessor\">Nurse Assessor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0\/#m_-6932443576138358230_HHA-CNA-Services\">HHA\/CNA Services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0\/#m_-6932443576138358230_TEXAS_NEWS\">TEXAS NEWS<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0\/#m_-6932443576138358230_HCSSA-Provider-Webinar\">HCSSA Provider Webinar<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r8-o\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r10-i\"><span role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r5-c\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r6-o\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r13-i\"><span role=\"presentation\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"m_-6932443576138358230default-heading2\"><a name=\"m_-6932443576138358230_AMITY_HEALTHCARE_GROUP_NEWS\"><\/a><strong>AMITY HEALTHCARE GROUP NEWS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Amity Healthcare Group team had an incredible experience at the <i><strong>ACHCU Achieving Excellence event in Dallas, March 3-5, 2025<\/strong><\/i>. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn, network with industry peers, and gain fresh inspiration. Amity\u2019s Irina Gorovaya and Kelly Pineda took the stage to share their expertise, presenting multiple key topics that sparked insightful discussions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a name=\"m_-6932443576138358230_Stay-Compliant-with-Amity-s-Home-Health-Skilled-Nursing-Competency-Program\"><\/a><strong><u>Stay Compliant with Amity\u2019s Home Health Skilled Nursing Competency Program<\/u><\/strong><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r8-o\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r10-i\"><span role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r5-c\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r6-o\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r20-i\"><span role=\"presentation\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r21-c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/SMK1E8tHeG13DLROpj7AdCGd7D5L\/Jo3MBQejrnbu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/SMK1E8tHeG13DLROpj7AdCGd7D5L\/Jo3MBQejrnbu&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1743016388969000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0RoDyO1WpBjCaH-PF1GZ0w\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"CToWUd\" title=\"Medicare Revalidation\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NayoJenPJwZzaE4BYlh9aNf59e26wo7lJ7_lCUO3qhWCaCrevaSwF8rBWd0qkaQQm841PqTWlDwluFm8epX_-r1ntu5o2KiON3eTWSSsaYVJqR2_8yG3M6on8puPepXduPJFrxny-VXH9fxrFDOlRXKfQ=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/ds72c.img.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/im\/sh\/2G6rVZjHA6aQ.png?u=7xwQLFBtniwQnF51rURM4Xh9NpaWJiZ\" alt=\"ACHC Product Certification\" width=\"254\" border=\"0\" data-bit=\"iit\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r5-c\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r6-o\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r13-i\"><span role=\"presentation\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The \u201cvirtual\u201d Skilled Nursing Competency program offered by Amity Healthcare Group, LLC is designed to assist agencies in meeting initial onboarding and\/or annual competency requirements for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical\/ Vocational Nurses (LPN\/LVNs) in the home health care setting. This comprehensive program serves as a robust introductory foundation to nurses new to the home health setting as well as an excellent \u201crefresher\u201d for experienced home health nursing staff.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note that our skilled nursing competency program is certified by Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) <\/strong><i><strong>(learn more <\/strong><\/i><a title=\"ACHC Certified Products\" href=\"https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/SMK1E8tHeG7ufUGM0tGej1ZN5Vfb\/ijln3BXWCCAH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/SMK1E8tHeG7ufUGM0tGej1ZN5Vfb\/ijln3BXWCCAH&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1743016388969000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2rmKg3Bou_hT7mIRytHR3L\"><i><strong>here<\/strong><\/i><\/a><i><strong>)<\/strong><\/i>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>For more information, questions, or registration for Amity\u2019s home health skilled nursing competency program, please go to <a title=\"Nursing Competency\" href=\"https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/SMK1E8tHeGEm7d5JC3Q8oqs73oFr\/i1MMoFXMmlBS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/SMK1E8tHeGEm7d5JC3Q8oqs73oFr\/i1MMoFXMmlBS&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1743016388969000&amp;usg=AOvVaw31egKEY-53XVGofaCJuS2X\">https:\/\/amityhealthcaregroup.<wbr \/>com\/nursing-competency\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a name=\"m_-6932443576138358230_OASIS-E-1-Corner\"><\/a><strong><u>OASIS-E 1 Corner<\/u><\/strong><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r8-o\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r10-i\"><span role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r5-c\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r6-o\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r20-i\"><span role=\"presentation\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r21-c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/SMK1E8tHeGLdZluGNDZcugAr26q7\/2lgM_UQ54eNE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/SMK1E8tHeGLdZluGNDZcugAr26q7\/2lgM_UQ54eNE&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1743016388969000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2LkR_dV-ohQcUKzxLI-gej\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"CToWUd\" title=\"Medicare Revalidation\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NaVGNIiUmPh6KGhyzsn3HNdl6r8T3NbJ4Ms-WBcyysPIkV73W27wpEPvBGaY7rkJGHQR2x2uigvr_Cx6Xj-bH1z5fzY__2jfenIWNWLaRvRKoWLkjAGzwiJ8NydTmWtwnWNZ3AoxbsGTjB6ZypzaKimZg=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/ds72c.img.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/im\/sh\/DugOEKNu-9w5.png?u=7xwQLFBtniwQnLwU0JOXEhBFD8KUcIp\" alt=\"OASIS-E\" width=\"254\" border=\"0\" data-bit=\"iit\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r5-c\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r6-o\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r13-i\"><span role=\"presentation\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>In this issue we would like to bring your attention to the following OASIS-related question:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question:<\/strong> For the transition to all-payer, do we need to discharge and readmit \u00a0non-Medicare\/non-Medicaid patients who were on service in December 2024 and remained on service on or after January 1, 2025? Would this also apply to non-Medicare\/ non-Medicaid patients who remain on services on or after July 1, 2025, when OASIS data collection is mandatory for all patients regardless of payer?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> No, agencies do not need to discharge and complete a new SOC for non-Medicare\/ non-Medicaid patients who are on service prior to 2025 and who remain on service on or after January 1, 2025. The same concept applies for patients who are on service during the voluntary phase and remain on service on or after July 1, 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"m_-6932443576138358230default-heading2\"><a name=\"m_-6932443576138358230_NATIONAL_NEWS\"><\/a><strong>NATIONAL NEWS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a name=\"m_-6932443576138358230_Compliance-with-Home-Health-CAHPS\"><\/a><strong><u>Compliance with Home Health CAHPS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r8-o\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r10-i\"><span role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r5-c\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r6-o\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r20-i\"><span role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r21-c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/SMK1E8tHeGSV1ujDYNj70VTb0PQN\/GAjD3esRkz3v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/SMK1E8tHeGSV1ujDYNj70VTb0PQN\/GAjD3esRkz3v&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1743016388970000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1_vC_t-eGA0Mk2Sa-qAH3Z\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"CToWUd\" title=\"Medicare Revalidation\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_Na-cwFgUp7QKli8d9MApjg4or7qogbcdviXPh0jVuJ2Kk2TK-zg-cgCBy-kN45gYrcEadDPl9WB64xx7KpchFNPz7RBfk0J45a8nvtkdC0eB1a92nFQtkAy3iT31ZCOx04oYlp2RThilnO-05oMJAbFcA=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/ds72c.img.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/im\/sh\/0Tlrkp_0_yw0.png?u=7xwQLFBtniwQnSnw98LiOqfL2R4Sut5\" alt=\"HHCAHPS Survey\" width=\"254\" border=\"0\" data-bit=\"iit\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r5-c\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r6-o\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r13-i\"><span role=\"presentation\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Just a reminder that it is a responsibility of qualifying Medicare-certified Home Health Agencies to participate every month in the Home Health CAHPS (HHCAHPS) Survey to obtain the full Annual Payment Update (APU) from the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS). The <strong>CY 2026<\/strong> APU submission period is coming to a close on <strong>March 31, 2025<\/strong>, and the <strong>CY 2027<\/strong> APU data collection period begins on <strong>April 1, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Agencies not participating in the HHCAHPS survey as required will receive a <strong>2% APU penalty<\/strong> unless they meet one of the exemption requirements as mentioned below:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>There are only <strong>two scenarios<\/strong> under which a Medicare-certified Home Health Agency can be exempt from participation in the HHCAHPS Survey:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Being a newly certified Home Health Agency:<\/strong> if the Agency received Medicare certification from CMS after April 1, 2024, then the Agency is considered too new to participate in the CY 2026 APU. This is a one-time exemption only, and there is no application process for this exemption.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Having serviced 59 or fewer survey eligible patients during the applicable year (period between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024):<\/strong> In this case, the Agency must complete a <strong><u>Participation Exemption Request<\/u><\/strong> form by <strong>March 31, 2025<\/strong>. Please remember that the exemption request must be completed annually, as long as the Agency continues to qualify for an appropriate exemption.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If your Agency does not qualify for an exemption, as noted above, but has not yet participated in HHCAHPS survey, you should make arrangements to do so to avoid a 2% penalty.<\/p>\n<p>To get started with HHCAHPS, please follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Contract with an approved HHCAHPS survey vendor to administer the HHCAHPS survey and submit HHCAHPS survey data to the HHCAHPS Data Center on the Agency\u2019s behalf.<\/li>\n<li>Register for credentials to access the private links on <a title=\"Home Health Care CHAPS\" href=\"https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/SMK1E8tHeGZMU3YAjXsb6KmKyi0d\/BJcYZQ1AWB17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/SMK1E8tHeGZMU3YAjXsb6KmKyi0d\/BJcYZQ1AWB17&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1743016388970000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1bBTj7654kxVxzGUcOv63o\">https:\/\/homehealthcahps.org<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Authorize an HHCAHPS survey vendor on <a title=\"Home Health Care Chaps\" href=\"https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/SMK1E8tHeGgDwCN7ui25CA54x0at\/5jUri_pvicNl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/SMK1E8tHeGgDwCN7ui25CA54x0at\/5jUri_pvicNl&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1743016388970000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Hzpb0WuRNwjtiReE1TDo0\">https:\/\/homehealthcahps.org<\/a> to collect and submit HHCAHPS survey data to the HHCAHPS Data Center. Additional instructions for authorizing a survey vendor are available <a title=\"HHAs Vendor Auth Instructions\" href=\"https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/SMK1E8tHeGn5OLC55sBZHzNovJB9\/HxHir7eeYnX2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/SMK1E8tHeGn5OLC55sBZHzNovJB9\/HxHir7eeYnX2&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1743016388970000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3MaOdiyUpZlXD9LAmvRguP\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a name=\"m_-6932443576138358230_Medicare-Provider-Enrollment\"><\/a><strong><u>Medicare Provider Enrollment<\/u><\/strong><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r8-o\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r10-i\"><span role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r5-c\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r6-o\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r20-i\"><span role=\"presentation\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r21-c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/SMK1E8tHeGtwqU12H2L3NogYtblP\/mKCpeju3dBuH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/SMK1E8tHeGtwqU12H2L3NogYtblP\/mKCpeju3dBuH&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1743016388970000&amp;usg=AOvVaw18yfbC_3O5QogSqZMBqRne\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"CToWUd\" title=\"Medicare Revalidation\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NZNECXndm7SnaaMWgslKl2ugXiQdGW2DbpxsHRLkdwGujuzflEs3csg96cTJUlZTmcvhzsYoDPT-V_b8VmJCH-4cysl21htVnqnNABNDm2iIVhLmH49v6zaXwgCDjAeGxiYSMp9JysyIYTo-xuuWeB3yg=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/ds72c.img.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/im\/sh\/OKYNvInbkq_1.jpg?u=7xwQLFBtniwQnZfOHxItZ09QrjoRDTL\" alt=\"Medicare Enrollment Application\" width=\"254\" border=\"0\" data-bit=\"iit\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r5-c\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r6-o\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r13-i\"><span role=\"presentation\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>When it comes to maintaining compliance with provider enrollment, please remember the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Change of Ownership (CHOW)<\/li>\n<li>Deactivation of Billing Privileges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong><u>Change of Ownership (CHOW):-<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Providers and Suppliers<\/strong> (both parties) <a href=\"https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/1t6Af4OiGsDhYHbNSFMYrnLzPlHZdn\/nHZndyV_l5oG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/1t6Af4OiGsDhYHbNSFMYrnLzPlHZdn\/nHZndyV_l5oG&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1743016388970000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2EerCb0EM_WJzS8TTTblzh\">must report a change of ownership<\/a> (CHOW) within <strong>30 days<\/strong> of the change. For certified providers undergoing a CHOW, 42 CFR 424.550 states:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Both the seller and the buyer must submit enrollment applications to report the CHOW.<\/li>\n<li>If the seller fails to submit an enrollment application to report CHOW, the seller may be sanctioned or penalized (even after the date of the ownership change).<\/li>\n<li>If the buyer fails to submit an enrollment application containing information about the buyer within 30 days of the CHOW, the provider\u2019s billing privileges may be deactivated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See <a title=\"Medicare Provider Enrollment\" href=\"https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/1t6Af4OiGsE9sznnqbSU23PonaGJLr\/bLC897SSnX1s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/1t6Af4OiGsE9sznnqbSU23PonaGJLr\/bLC897SSnX1s&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1743016388970000&amp;usg=AOvVaw21uwa0ZnhKiV9wnXrAG_ph\">Medicare Provider Enrollment<\/a> for more information.<br \/>\n<strong><u>Deactivation of Billing Privileges: &#8211;<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nIn the last month, we had several providers who received notification of deactivation of Medicare billing privileges.<\/p>\n<p>Please remember that Medicare billing privileges may be deactivated in accordance with <strong>\u00a7 424.540 Deactivation of Medicare billing privileges<\/strong> for the following reasons:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reasons for deactivation:<\/strong> CMS may deactivate the Medicare billing privileges of a provider or supplier for any of the following reasons:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The provider or supplier <strong>does not submit<\/strong> any Medicare claims for <strong>6 consecutive calendar months<\/strong>. The 6 month period will begin the 1st day of the 1st month without a claims submission through the last day of the 6th month without a submitted claim.<\/li>\n<li>The provider or supplier does not report a change to the information supplied on the enrollment application within the applicable time period required under this title.<\/li>\n<li>The provider or supplier does not furnish complete and accurate information and all supporting documentation within 90 calendar days of receipt of notification from CMS to submit an enrollment application and supporting documentation, or resubmit and certify to the accuracy of its enrollment information.<\/li>\n<li>The provider or supplier is not in compliance with all enrollment requirements in this title.<\/li>\n<li>The provider&#8217;s or supplier&#8217;s practice location is non-operational or otherwise invalid.<\/li>\n<li>The provider or supplier is deceased.<\/li>\n<li>The provider or supplier is voluntarily withdrawing from Medicare.<\/li>\n<li>The provider is the seller in an HHA change of ownership under <a href=\"https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/1t6Af4OiGsEcDi0EExYPCJTeBPF33v\/QKEfcNwvZAL0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/1t6Af4OiGsEcDi0EExYPCJTeBPF33v\/QKEfcNwvZAL0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1743016388970000&amp;usg=AOvVaw16wUc7i5BeeC9fmNsBO3fZ\">\u00a7 424.550(b)(1)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Although the deactivation of Medicare billing privileges <strong>does not have any effect on a provider&#8217;s participation agreement\/Medicare certification or any conditions of participation<\/strong>, it is important to take appropriate steps to reactivate the billing privileges.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>In order for a deactivated provider or supplier to reactivate its Medicare billing privileges, the provider or supplier must recertify that its enrollment information currently on file with Medicare is correct, furnish any missing information as appropriate, and be in compliance with all applicable enrollment requirements in this title.<\/li>\n<li>CMS may, for any reason, require a deactivated provider or supplier to, as a prerequisite for reactivating its billing privileges, submit a complete Form CMS-855 application.<\/li>\n<li>Reactivation of Medicare billing privileges does not require a new certification of the provider or supplier by the State survey agency or the establishment of a new provider agreement.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Please also note that the providers will have an opportunity to submit a rebuttal statement in response to the notice of deactivation, if the provider believes that the deactivation is incorrect.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"m_-6932443576138358230default-heading2\"><a name=\"m_-6932443576138358230_COLORADO_NEWS\"><\/a><strong>COLORADO NEWS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r24-c\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r25-o\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r26-i\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"CToWUd a6T\" tabindex=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NbdQlzMTfih7sLlu_MnIkmRdVCPan5seQg0ylSqXykLD8HO1PWHQIwVWph7zyvAVPzCbKnaTs2UQMLO0xLJ998HBofLUlVqk7CfkEbCBt-kLtFP_jDn4RXPusBVJ6vYNUgb0CvNlwLxdKk0q5_rQes53g=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/ds72c.img.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/im\/sh\/3K6bkw9EJGQA.png?u=7xwQLFBtniwQngWqQmG4j9dWh2YPW3b\" alt=\"Colorado Department of Health Care Policy &amp; Financing\" width=\"570\" border=\"0\" data-bit=\"iit\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><span role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r28-i\"><span role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r5-c\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r6-o\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r13-i\"><span role=\"presentation\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<h4 class=\"m_-6932443576138358230default-heading4\"><a name=\"m_-6932443576138358230_Pediatric_Home_Health_PARs\"><\/a><strong>Pediatric Home Health PARs<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>As you know, effective <strong>February 3, 2025<\/strong>, HCPF \u00a0started a <strong>soft launch<\/strong> period for the submission of Pediatric LTHH therapy PARs for Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech Therapy (ST). The soft launch is a voluntary period for providers to submit PARs for medical necessity review by Acentra Health, the current Colorado UM vendor. A PAR will be approved for up to one year. A determination that would typically result in a denial or reduction in hours will not trigger a formal denial but rather allow the member&#8217;s services to continue uninterrupted while allowing the home health agency (HHA) to gain valuable feedback and education regarding the PAR process.<\/p>\n<p>The soft launch will remain available for therapy PARs only until the Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requirement for Colorado is lifted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), but <strong>not before May 1, 2025<\/strong>.<br \/>\nIt is still anticipated that <strong>July 1, 2025<\/strong> will be a <strong>go-live date<\/strong> for Pediatric Long Term Home Health <strong>Nursing and CNA PARs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4 class=\"m_-6932443576138358230default-heading4\"><a name=\"m_-6932443576138358230_Nurse-Assessor\"><\/a><strong>Nurse Assessor<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>By now, all of you have probably heard of upcoming changes related to the implementation of a <strong>Nurse Assessor program<\/strong> by the Colorado Department of Health care Policy and Financing that is anticipated to go live on <strong>Jully 1, 2025<\/strong>. The Nurse Assessor Program will impact long term home health, PDN, and IHSS HMA services. \u00a0The Nurse Assessor implementation continues to be a fluid matter, and we are still awaiting for specific rules and instructions related to the process.<span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r2-c\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r29-o\" role=\"presentation\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r26-i\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"CToWUd a6T\" tabindex=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NbHAzBYCISJ4pzp6oLACeYb3-vYzYH2E6V9BzvDR9do4EeCzwRrrgKSGrteYXGtBdw2gfFaz8lp84LYT_GwmdfgKp6j-E98Usd_T3F0zSnLQAZBvs9cMIK8z5JgaARl_BdD-zcE3DDkGw5tOth9seVRJw=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/ds72c.img.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/im\/sh\/OOYC6bIl95On.png?u=7xwQLFBtniwQnnOIZbDFtJ7cWLINodr\" alt=\"Timeline For Nurse Assessor Implementation\" width=\"670\" border=\"0\" data-bit=\"iit\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r28-i\"><span role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r5-c\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r6-o\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r13-i\"><span role=\"presentation\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>At this time, we know that <strong>Telligen<\/strong> has been selected as a vendor for the Nurse Assessor Program. It is anticipated that the contract will be completed in April of 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, as we are learning more and more about the Nurse Assessor Program, we would like to encourage you to stay involved in all stakeholder participation opportunities as related to Nurse Assessor Program and, if you have not attended Nurse Assessor meetings held by HCPF in February and March, please listen to the meeting recordings. The recordings, as well as other updates, may be located at <a title=\"Skilled Care Acuity Assessment\" href=\"https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/1t6Af4OiGsF4YQCedJeKMZXTZEDmlz\/vTgSyc8uRPjT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/1t6Af4OiGsF4YQCedJeKMZXTZEDmlz\/vTgSyc8uRPjT&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1743016388970000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3KiYDfGlSxQHGhQlWAQ0oi\">https:\/\/hcpf.colorado.gov\/<wbr \/>nurse-assessor#Skilled<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4 class=\"m_-6932443576138358230default-heading4\"><a name=\"m_-6932443576138358230_HHA-CNA-Services\"><\/a><strong>HHA\/CNA Services<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>During March 18, 2025, Long Term Home Health Office Hours meeting with HCPF, the providers were reminded of the following requirements as related to the provision of care by CNAs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CNA visits provided in a shift (<strong>visits lasting more than 4.5 consecutive hours<\/strong>) are not a covered home health benefit. If a patient requires extended CNA care, as based on medical necessity, the Agency should ensure that there is at least <strong>30 minutes to 1 hour break<\/strong> between consecutive CNA visits.<\/li>\n<li>Extended CNA visits should not be utilized in place of PDN services. CNA visits, or requests for extended visits, for the sole purpose of <strong>Protective Oversight are not reimbursable<\/strong> by Medicaid.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>basic unit<\/strong> of reimbursement for CNA services is <strong>up to one hour<\/strong>. A unit of time that is less than fifteen minutes cannot be reimbursed as a basic unit.<\/li>\n<li>For CNA visits that last longer than one hour, <strong>extended units<\/strong> may be billed in addition to the basic unit. Extended units shall be <strong>increments of fifteen minutes up to one-half hour<\/strong>. Any unit of time that is less than fifteen minutes cannot be reimbursed as an extended unit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Providers were encouraged to review their corresponding processes and engage in self-auditing to prevent any non-compliance &#8211; <i>\u201cthe Colorado Department of Health Care Policy &amp; Financing (HCPF) encourages providers to be active participants in ensuring the financial integrity of our healthcare programs. HCPF strongly encourages all providers to routinely conduct internal self-audits and to disclose any overpayments of funds.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"m_-6932443576138358230default-heading2\"><a name=\"m_-6932443576138358230_TEXAS_NEWS\"><\/a><strong>TEXAS NEWS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r24-c\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r25-o\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r26-i\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"CToWUd a6T\" tabindex=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NY5KKhZp-PSCyHD3rM1vZGBI7xlCU9bX1j-wy_oWdg6YyLFkA6Uv2_bcVaOKVmzvUd5TDRSsRYO9SP4VRZt_Mf-iWIwKaTczfabqnkXbFRtvkDpVNSLqDF34EuOKYVEhEZ8avimK2SKDZKj_VdGDKdZTA=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/ds72c.img.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/im\/sh\/eGXa9mhWUlsw.png?u=7xwQLFBtniwQnuFkiQAR3SbiLe2M7E7\" width=\"482\" border=\"0\" data-bit=\"iit\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"im\">\n<div>\n<p><a name=\"m_-6932443576138358230_HCSSA-Provider-Webinar\"><\/a><strong>HHSC &#8211; April 17 HCSSA Provider Webinar<\/strong><br \/>\nHHSC Long-Term Care Regulation (LTCR) will host a <strong>webinar<\/strong> for Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSA) on<strong> April 17 from 11 a.m. to noon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>LTCR will provide the latest updates and take live questions from participants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r8-o\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r30-i\"><span role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r5-c\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r6-o\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r13-i\"><span role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r31-c\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r32-o\" role=\"presentation\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r33-i m_-6932443576138358230nl2go-default-textstyle\"><a class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r34-r m_-6932443576138358230default-button\" title=\"HCSSA Provider Webinar with LTCR\" href=\"https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/1t6Af4OiGsFWt8P51fkFWpbIx3CWU3\/BBg6O9VpqNtH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/1t6Af4OiGsFWt8P51fkFWpbIx3CWU3\/BBg6O9VpqNtH&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1743016388970000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3_VWWlX7YFC1zF5br3_IqQ\"> Register for the Webinar<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r8-o\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r8-o\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r30-i\"><span role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r5-c\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r6-o\" role=\"presentation\"><span class=\"m_-6932443576138358230r13-i\"><span role=\"presentation\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Amity\u2019s newsletters will be archived on Amity\u2019s Healthcare Group website at <a href=\"https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/1t6Af4OiGsFzDqbVQ1qAh5f8KsBGC7\/8fkpPkc1_d3c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/1t6Af4OiGsFzDqbVQ1qAh5f8KsBGC7\/8fkpPkc1_d3c&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1743016388970000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3cJbfVvc0MDdb9yu8E1sFP\">https:\/\/amityhealthcaregroup.<wbr \/>com\/resources\/<\/a> under Resources \/ Our Newsletter section.<\/p>\n<p>Please do not hesitate to reach out for any assistance or questions via email, phone, or website at <a href=\"https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/1t6Af4OiGsGRYYnvoNw5rLixih9zuB\/heox59xfHijj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/ds72c.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/sh\/1t6Af4OiGsGRYYnvoNw5rLixih9zuB\/heox59xfHijj&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1743016388970000&amp;usg=AOvVaw39yxFWY8Uc-NILIMf3Ip2C\">https:\/\/amityhealthcaregroup.<wbr \/>com\/resources\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you wish to forward this email to your colleague or friend, please feel free to do so. 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AMITY HEALTHCARE GROUP NEWS Stay Compliant with Amity\u2019s Home Health Skilled Nursing Competency Program OASIS-E 1 Corner NATIONAL NEWS Compliance with Home Health CAHPS Medicare Provider Enrollment COLORADO NEWS Pediatric Home Health PARs Nurse Assessor HHA\/CNA Services TEXAS NEWS HCSSA Provider Webinar \u00a0 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[209],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9268","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-weekly-newsletter"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Issue date: March 3rd 2025 - Amity Healthcare Group<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.amityhealthcaregroup.com\/?p=9268\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Issue date: March 3rd 2025 - Amity Healthcare Group\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Greetings\u00a0! 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