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Nov
Attorney Elizabeth Hogue Explains Meaning for Home Care of Latest “Jimmo Case” Ruling
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  Settlement of the Jimmo case has received widespread coverage in the healthcare industry and the general press. The initial Settlement Agreement was approved by the Court and issued on January 24, 2013, and includes the possibility of enforcement by the Court, if either party breaches the Agreement. According to the Settlement Agreement, the Centers […]

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15
Jan
CMS News: Jimmo v. Sebelius Case Reins in Improper Payment Denials
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  by Liz Seegert CMS has revised portions of the relevant program manuals used by Medicare contractors as part of a settlement agreement in the case of Jimmo v. Sebelius, a class action lawsuit brought by individual Medicare beneficiaries and national organizations. Change Request (CR) 8458 updates portions of the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual to […]

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