Amanda B. Martinez’s Post

“Hospitals should be a place you go into and get the care you need, regardless of whether you’re struggling to afford your rent, the color of your skin, or what else is going on in the world around you.” – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra. Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed an update to Medicare policies for inpatient hospitals and long-term care hospitals. This proposed rule would address social determinants of health, strengthen emergency preparedness, and improve maternal health for historically underserved and under-resourced communities. Read more: https://go.cms.gov/4a2PPBN #Healthcare

Are Medicare cost reports hurting you in the long run? Join us for our webinar with the National Alliance for Care at Home, HHFMA, Forvis Mazars US, “Ensuring Accurate Medicare Cost Reports: A Key to Effective Advocacy for the Industry,” a timely topic for providers right now. Learn about the critical nature of preparing accurate annual Medicare cost reports for home health and hospice organizations, the direct correlation of reported aggregate data on MedPAC’s annual recommendations to Congress, and why that has resulted in Medicare reimbursement cuts year after year. Expert panelists include Steven Landers, MD, MPH, CEO of The National Alliance for Care at Home; Mark Sharp, CPA, and Partner for Home Care & Hospice at Forvis Mazars; and Jennifer F. Sheets, Acute and Post-Acute Healthcare Strategy Executive, Board Member for The National Alliance for Care at Home and Board Chair for Research Institute for Home Care. The conversation will be moderated by Deborah R. Hoyt, Senior Vice President of Public Policy for Axxess. You don’t want to miss this one! Register here: https://ow.ly/Y2y450UchCw #Medicare #homehealth #advocacy

Are Medicare cost reports hurting you in the long run? Join us for our webinar with the National Alliance for Care at Home, HHFMA, Forvis Mazars US, “Ensuring Accurate Medicare Cost Reports: A Key to Effective Advocacy for the Industry,” a timely topic for providers right now. Learn about the critical nature of preparing accurate annual Medicare cost reports for home health and hospice organizations, the direct correlation of reported aggregate data on MedPAC’s annual recommendations to Congress, and why that has resulted in Medicare reimbursement cuts year after year. Expert panelists include Steve Landers MD, MPH, CEO of the National Alliance for Care at Home; Mark Sharp, CPA, and Partner for Home Care & Hospice at Forvis Mazars US; and Jennifer Sheets, Acute and Post-Acute Healthcare Strategy Executive, Board Member for the National Alliance for Care at Home and Board Chair for Research Institute for Home Care. The conversation will be moderated by Deborah R. Hoyt, Senior Vice President of Public Policy for Axxess. You don’t want to miss this one! Register here: https://ow.ly/Y2y450UchCw #Medicare #homehealth #advocacy

Are Medicare cost reports hurting you in the long run? Join us for our webinar with the National Alliance for Care at Home, HHFMA, Forvis Mazars US, “Ensuring Accurate Medicare Cost Reports: A Key to Effective Advocacy for the Industry,” a timely topic for providers right now. Learn about the critical nature of preparing accurate annual Medicare cost reports for home health and hospice organizations, the direct correlation of reported aggregate data on MedPAC’s annual recommendations to Congress, and why that has resulted in Medicare reimbursement cuts year after year. Expert panelists include Steve Landers MD, MPH, CEO of the National Alliance for Care at Home; Mark Sharp, CPA, and Partner for Home Care & Hospice at Forvis Mazars US; and Jennifer Sheets, Acute and Post-Acute Healthcare Strategy Executive, Board Member for The National Alliance for Care at Home and Board Chair for Research Institute for Home Care. The conversation will be moderated by Deborah R. Hoyt, Senior Vice President of Public Policy for Axxess. You don’t want to miss this one! Register here: https://ow.ly/Y2y450UchCw #Medicare #homehealth #advocacy

Accurate Medicare cost reporting isn't just a regulatory requirement—it's a crucial tool for advocating effectively for our industry. Too often, errors in reporting lead to unintended consequences, including the data MedPAC uses to justify ongoing reimbursement cuts. I’m excited to join this esteemed panel of experts to discuss how home health and hospice organizations can ensure their reports are precise, compliant, and impactful. Together, we'll explore: ✅ The importance of accurate Medicare cost reports. ✅ How aggregate data impacts MedPAC's recommendations. ✅ Practical strategies for protecting reimbursement rates. Looking forward to connecting with you and sharing insights that can shape the future of home health and hospice care!

Are Medicare cost reports hurting you in the long run? Experts shared their insights into this timely topic during our recent webinar with the National Alliance for Care at Home, HHFMA and Forvis Mazars US. Providers learned about the critical nature of preparing accurate annual Medicare cost reports for home health and hospice organizations and how that has resulted in Medicare reimbursement cuts year after year. Panelists included Steve Landers MD, MPH, CEO of the National Alliance for Care at Home; Mark Sharp, CPA, and Partner for Home Care & Hospice at Forvis Mazars US; Jennifer Sheets, Acute and Post-Acute Healthcare Strategy Executive, Board Member for the National Alliance for Care at Home and Board Chair for Research Institute for Home Care; and moderated by Deborah R. Hoyt, Senior Vice President of Public Policy for Axxess. Watch the webinar here: https://ow.ly/5AIM50UpjBH #Medicare #homehealth #advocacy

Are Medicare cost reports hurting you in the long run? Join us for our webinar with the National Alliance for Care at Home, HHFMA, Forvis Mazars US, “Ensuring Accurate Medicare Cost Reports: A Key to Effective Advocacy for the Industry,” a timely topic for providers right now. Learn about the critical nature of preparing accurate annual Medicare cost reports for home health and hospice organizations, the direct correlation of reported aggregate data on MedPAC’s annual recommendations to Congress, and why that has resulted in Medicare reimbursement cuts year after year. Expert panelists include Steven Landers, MD, MPH, CEO of The National Alliance for Care at Home; Mark Sharp, CPA, and Partner for Home Care & Hospice at Forvis Mazars; and Jennifer F. Sheets, Acute and Post-Acute Healthcare Strategy Executive, Board Member for The National Alliance for Care at Home and Board Chair for Research Institute for Home Care. The conversation will be moderated by Deborah R. Hoyt, Senior Vice President of Public Policy for Axxess. You don’t want to miss this one! Register here: https://ow.ly/Y2y450UchCw #Medicare #homehealth #advocacy

Are Medicare cost reports hurting you in the long run? Experts shared their insights into this timely topic during our recent webinar with the National Alliance for Care at Home, HHFMA and Forvis Mazars US. Providers learned about the critical nature of preparing accurate annual Medicare cost reports for home health and hospice organizations and how that has resulted in Medicare reimbursement cuts year after year. Panelists included Steven Landers, MD, MPH, CEO of The National Alliance for Care at Home; Mark Sharp, CPA, and Partner for Home Care & Hospice at Forvis Mazars; Jennifer F. Sheets, Acute and Post-Acute Healthcare Strategy Executive, Board Member for The National Alliance for Care at Home and Board Chair for Research Institute for Home Care; and moderated by Deborah R. Hoyt, Senior Vice President of Public Policy for Axxess. Watch the webinar here: https://ow.ly/5AIM50UpjBH #Medicare #homehealth #advocacy

🚨 Important Update for Tidewater, VA Residents 🚨 Attention Medicare beneficiaries in the Tidewater area: TPMG (Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group) is no longer in the Humana network. This change could significantly impact your healthcare access and costs. At Tristate MediHealth, we're here to help: ✅ Understand how this affects your coverage ✅ Explore alternative options ✅ Ensure continuous access to quality healthcare Don't let network changes disrupt your care. Contact us for a free consultation! #MedicareHelp #TidewaterVA #HealthcareUpdates #SeniorCare #InsuranceChanges

For many uninsured Virginians, those with Medicaid, and those living in many rural areas, obtaining needed medical care continues to be a challenge. Basic mental health services are hard to find. And, the demand for adult dental services among those covered by Medicaid reflects tremendous pent-up demand and the desire to achieve oral health.   At the same time, many Virginians have lost Medicaid coverage as the continuous coverage implemented during the pandemic has ended. This has increased demand in Virginia’s healthcare safety net.    The Virginia Health Care Foundation‘s grant guidelines account for the needs of the organizations that serve uninsured and medically underserved Virginians during these challenging times. Please review the Grant Guidelines here: https://lnkd.in/eGFBwa7P