Coverage Parity

CMS Issues New Hospice Guidance in July 2014; Supersedes Previous Guidance Released in March 2014

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released an updated guidance and standard prior authorization (PA) form for medication coverage for hospice beneficiaries. It supersedes a guidance released on March 10, 2014 (but implemented on May 1, 2014).
Coverage Parity, Medicare Part D, Prior Authorization/Electronic Prior Authorization (ePA), Legislation & Regulation