The CDC Managing Epilepsy Well (MEW) Network has developed provider training and patient referral opportunities to increase access to evidence-based self-management programs for comprehensive epilepsy center patients. Programs range from 8 – 29 weeks and are delivered by trained licensed providers and, where relevant, a trained peer with epilepsy; most […]
On Monday, January 11, the Secretary of Health and Human Services extended the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declaration for an additional 90 days. This will extend the telehealth and other flexibilities and waivers under Medicare and Medicaid until April 21, 2021.
In addition, CMS has recalculated the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule […]
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for CY 2021 Proposed Rule Released
A summary of the major provisions of the CMS proposed rule impacting epilepsy centers along with charts showing the relative value units and Medicare national average payment rates for neurology, neurosurgery, and evaluation and management services can be found […]
NAEC Accreditation Process for 2021 — Results from July COVID Survey
At its July meeting, the NAEC Board made decisions on how to proceed with epilepsy center accreditation for 2021 taking into consideration the impact of the COVID-19 public health emergency. The NAEC letter on the accreditation process, […]
On March 30, 2020 and April 30, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued Interim Final Rules providing significant flexibility in Medicare coverage and payment for hospital and physician services and waivers on other Medicare and Medicaid requirements. Most of these changes were made effective as […]
NAEC July 2020 COVID Survey Results
CMS Encourages Reopening of Healthcare Facilities
On June 9, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released additional guidance on reopening healthcare facilities.
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