Below are the links to the comments from LeadingAge National to CMS regarding proposed changes to SNF PPS and Hospice Wage Index, Payment Rates, Conditions of Participation and Quality Reporting Programs.  LeadingAge gathered comments from calls with providers in the 38 State Affiliates.

CMS-1746-P Medicare Program: Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities; Updates to the Quality Reporting Program and Value-Based Purchasing Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2022

If you have any questions on these comments, please contact Jodi Eyigor, Director, Nursing Home Quality & Policy at LeadingAge jeyigor@leadingage.org

CMS–1754-P: Medicare Program – FY 2022 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update, Hospice Conditions of Participation Updates, Hospice and Home Health Quality Reporting Program Requirements

If you have any questions on these comments, please contact Mollie Gurian, Director, Hospice, Palliative, and Home Health Policy at LeadingAge mgurian@leadingage.org