Departmental Appeals Board
HHS body that hears disputes between states and CMS over Medicaid.
Definition
HHS body that hears disputes between states and CMS over Medicaid.
Why it matters
Departmental Appeals Board is part of the Medicaid vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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