Medicare and home health care – defining the care Medicare buys
Medicare home health care covers skilled services for homebound beneficiaries who need part-time or intermittent care. To qualify, you must be confined to your home, meaning leaving requires considerable effort or assistance. Your doctor must certify that you need skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy, and must establish a care plan […]
What is the Medicare Shared Savings Program?
Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) is a program created by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that promotes accountability among providers and reduces costs for beneficiaries. As part of the MSSP, providers are encouraged to form Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) to provide high-quality coordinated care at a lower cost to Medicare beneficiaries. ACOs […]