Until recently, the idea of hospitals providing acute-care hospital services to patients in their homes had been studied and implemented only in a limited manner in the United States. However, during the COVID-19 Public...more
The Supplemental Medical Review Contractor (“SMRC”) is a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) contractor authorized to conduct nationwide medical reviews (Medicare Part A, Part B, and DME). As many in the...more
The next time you step into an emergency room, you may learn the hospital can provide you with hospital-level services to treat your illness in your home. Until recently, the idea of hospitals providing services to patients...more