CMS Issues Notice on PECOS Obligation; Continued Access to Care for Patients Appears Likely

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a notice late today that NAHC has interpreted as action that will preserve care for tens of thousands of home health patients while bugs in the Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) are worked out (NAHC Report, 6/24/10). NAHC has expressed its thanks to CMS…