Notices, News, and Updates
All News and Updates
September 2026
[Webinar] Medicare Risk Adjustment Coding Updates
Risk Adjustment Documentation and Coding Best Practices Wednesday, October 14th 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Strengthen your documentation practices with actionable tips that align ICD coding with evolving CMS requirements and quality reporting standards. During this one-hour webinar, you’ll gain practical documentation and coding strategies for cancer-related diagnoses. Topics include: Who should attend? Providers and […]
August 2026
New State Requirements for Incontinence Supplies Effective October 1
Effective October 1, 2026, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) has revised Medicaid requirements for incontinence supplies. These state-mandated changes simplify quantity limits for products such as diapers, liners, and underpads and introduce new authorization, documentation, and claims payment requirements. What Providers Need to Know Beginning October 1, 2026: For complete requirements, quantity limits, authorization instructions, and claims payment information, review the […]
July 2026
Early Identification of PAD Can Help Prevent Limb Loss
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) remains underdiagnosed despite its association with increased risk of cardiovascular events, hospitalization, and lower extremity amputation.
July 2026
Before You Reach Out, Check the Portal
When addressing HEDIS® and Stars care gaps, you may already have some of the information you need.
July 2026
New Resource for Coding & Risk Adjustment Questions
Have a coding or documentation question?
July 2026
Ownership Change? Notification Required Within 35 Days
If your organization experiences a change in ownership, submit an updated Disclosure of Ownership and Control Interest Statement within 35 days.
July 2026
Annual Training & Attestations Due by Dec. 31
To maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, participating Medicare providers must complete annual Model of Care (MOC) training and submit the associated attestation by December 31, 2026.
July 2026
August Capitation Payment Timing Change
Monthly capitation payments will be processed approximately two days later than the current schedule.
July 2026
Your VNS Health Medicare Patients May Receive the Health Outcomes Survey
Beginning in August and continuing through November, some of your VNS Health Medicare (HMO) patients may receive the Health Outcomes Survey (HOS) from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
July 2026
[Webinar] Strengthen Documentation and Close Gaps – In Just 1 Hour
In just one hour, you’ll learn practical ways to strengthen documentation, address common gaps, and better reflect your patients’ health status—without adding extra work to your day.