U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the federal department that oversees CMS, the Office of Inspector General, and other health agencies.
Definition
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the federal department that oversees CMS, the Office of Inspector General, and other health agencies.
Why it matters
HHS agencies establish and enforce many of the federal requirements affecting home health and hospice providers.
Texas Home Health Payer Contracting Playbook
When a Texas payer says “our network is closed,” it doesn’t mean every door is shut. This playbook explores three paths to pursue payer contracts, access referral networks, and secure out-of-network payments. Learn which three numbers payers check first, and how to build a stronger case for your agency.
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