Older Americans Act Regulations Updated for First Time in 35 Years
On June 15th, the Administration for Community Living announced the release of proposed updates to the OAA regulations. The proposed rule addresses issues that...
DEA Submits Proposed Rule on E-Prescribing Controlled Substances to OMB
On June 13, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) submitted proposed rules on the prescribing of controlled substances via telemedicine to the Office of Management...
Money Follows the Person End Date
The current Money Follows the Person demonstration grant as funded by CMS is coming to an end in all 43 participating states. The end...
New Medicare Cards
Medicare is taking steps to remove Social Security numbers from Medicare cards. Through this initiative the Centers for Medicare &a Medicaid Services (CMS) will...
Bipartisan Bill to Improve Prior Authorization Processes, Transparency and Accountability Reintroduced
On June 12, a bipartisan group of House (135 members) and Senate (45 senators) members introduced an updated version of the Improving Seniors’ Timely...