LVH and MDH Notice Released

CMS has released information about the implementation of the Medicare Dependent Hospital (MDH) and Low Volume Hospital (LVH) extensions approved by Congress earlier this year. The notice outlines dates and requirements for continuing qualification for payment and the certification requirements for both programs. Importantly, Low-Volume facilities must provide mileage certification to their MAC by June 30 in order to receive all LVH payments from April 1, 2014-September 1, 2014. The full notice is available here.