This site uses cookies to improve your experience. To help us insure we adhere to various privacy regulations, please select your country/region of residence. If you do not select a country, we will assume you are from the United States. Select your Cookie Settings or view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Used for the proper function of the website
Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Strictly Necessary: Used for the proper function of the website
Performance/Analytics: Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued new Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance For Nursing Facilities (Nursing Facility ICPG) for nursinghome members of the health care compliance community. Medical Directors in NursingHomes 42 CFR 483.70(g)
The COVID data reporting through the National Healthcare Safety Network (“NHSN”) was first required of nursinghomes in May 2020 through an interim final rule. CMS took regulatory action through the Calendar Year 2022 Home Health Prospective PaymentSystem rule to extend those requirements through December 31, 2024.
For this alert, “nursinghomes” refers to skilled nursing facilities (often known as “SNFs”). In 2020, CMS revised the nursinghome infection control regulations at 42 CFR § 483.80 Additionally, this information is now publicly available on CMS’s COVID NursingHome Data Website.
Medicare and Medicaid Billing Requirements Accurate and compliant billing practices are essential for nursing facilities participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs. The ICPG highlights risks associated with the SNF Prospective PaymentSystem (PPS), value-based payment models, and Medicare Advantage plans.
On July 29, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that updates Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and enacts changes to the SNF Quality Reporting Program and the SNF Value-Based Purchasing Program beginning in FY 2023. Staffing Levels.
Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) issued new Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance For Nursing Facilities (“Nursing Facility ICPG”) for nursinghome members of the health care compliance community. On November 20, 2024, the Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) for the U.S.
CMS has allowed states and nursinghomes to suspend these assessments for new residents for thirty days. After 30 days, new patients admitted to nursinghomes with a mental illness or intellectual disability should receive the assessment as soon as resources become available. COVID Testing Requirements.
Louis nursinghome endangered residents, report says Man pleads guilty to stabbing employee inside Missouri ASC A Missouri nursinghome shut down suddenly. A new report offers insight into the ensuing confusion Rep. Cori Bush joins St.
1 CMS final rule boosts Medicare hospice payments by 3.1% News Ranking DC DC-area hospitals ranked among best in the nation DC Health releases results of investigation into nursinghome after 7News story about medication errors Inova Fairfax tops new U.S. To Address SDOH Needs U.S.
The following is our summary of significant nursinghome legal and regulatory developments during 2024 of interest to nursinghome providers and operators. HPRD for registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 HPRD for nurse aides. HPRD total nurse staffing requirement will be implemented with the 24/7 RN requirements.
NATIONAL 988 suicide hotline adds support for American Sign Language 3 Takeaways from Physician Compensation Trends Adventist Health completes merger with Montebello’s ailing Beverly Hospital AHA-supported bill to protect health care workers introduced in Senate AHA weighs in on CMS’ proposed ASC paymentsystem AHA submits comments on CY 2024 (..)
Louis NursingHome Issued More Fines for Safety, Admin Violations Ascension vs. CommonSpirit vs. Trinity: How the 3 largest nonprofit systems’ finances compare CareTrust (CTRE) Buys Three Nursing Facilities for $55.6
into cutting opioids in hospitals ISU and University of Utah partnership aims to combat Idaho’s mental health crisis Presbyterian-UnityPoint merger moves forward St. Mississippi Dept. Murphy says N.J.
’s Vanda Pharmaceuticals battling FDA on multiple fronts Howard University physician group taps insider to be next CEO Deadline approaching for DC’s health care exchange D.C. is Americas loneliest city. is Americas loneliest city. What does it mean? Wayne Berberian as chief medical officer Pallone Secures $5.5
nursinghome official admits stealing $528K through kickback scheme Grant program for rural hospitals advances in Pa. Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority chooses new chief executive ARIZONA Arizona couple pleads guilty to $1.2B House Health workforce shortages, ACA protections, struggling hospitals among early Pa.
And as we discovered in 2017, when they were trying to repeal the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid is actually pretty popular, too, because it takes care of a lot of people’s grandparents in nursinghomes. I’m wondering when somebody is going to bring that up.
We organize all of the trending information in your field so you don't have to. Join 26,000+ users and stay up to date on the latest articles your peers are reading.
You know about us, now we want to get to know you!
Let's personalize your content
Let's get even more personalized
We recognize your account from another site in our network, please click 'Send Email' below to continue with verifying your account and setting a password.
Let's personalize your content