News Stories
Legislative Session Wrapped Up Last Week; Lawmakers Look to November Elections
Last week the 2012 Legislative Session officially ended as the Senate adjourned on Thursday. The House adjourned one day earlier.
DHS Offers Some Solutions for Batch Billing Issues
As you may be aware, the Department of Human Services (DHS) billing and payment system has been experiencing problems with batch billing. Essentially, while providers may be submitting a batch of claims correctly, the system may not account for all the claims. As a result, providers may not be fully reimbursed for the claims submitted. Providers that have been affected include care centers and Elderly Waiver providers.
June District Meetings Promise to Pack a Punch!
This June, join housing managers, care center administrators and other key staff within Aging Services member organizations for one of the most vital parts of your Aging Services membership -- District Meetings. These free quarterly meetings are an excellent way to stay connected with leaders from around your region of the state, your Association staff and to discuss the latest initiatives emerging from legislative and regulatory environments impacting your future business success.
Courage Center Receives $1.8 Million Innovation Grant from CMS
Aging Services of Minnesota could not be more proud to announce that Courage Center was one of just 26 organizations (out of a field of over 3,000 applicants) selected for a CMS Health Care Innovation Award. The three-year award will assist Courage Center in further developing and evaluating its patient-centered health care home for people living with disabilities.
Question of the Week
Q. We heard that a care center in our area had an OHFC investigation that began during the night. What gives?
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