CMS: Temporary Moratoria on Enrollment of Ambulances Suppliers and Providers and Home Health Agencies in South Florida

Editor’s Note:  An advance copy of CMS’ Federal Register notice announcing the temporary moratoria is attached here.  The Summary is below.

From: CMS

SUMMARY: This notice announces the imposition of a temporary moratorium on the enrollment of home health agencies in Miami-Dade and Cook counties as well as selected surrounding areas, and on the enrollment of new ambulance suppliers and providers in Harris County and surrounding counties to prevent and combat fraud, waste, and abuse.

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 30, 2013.