OIG GUIDANCE HAS NURSING HOME CORPORATE COMPLIANCE - AND "TUNNELING" - IN ITS CROSSHAIRS
Skilled Nursing News, Dec. 3, 2024
There are two major takeaways for operators: guidance isn’t mandatory, and OIG wants facilities to be more proactive when it comes to potential issues that could lead to resident harm or an enforcement action.
MAKING SENSE OF 2025 NURSING HOME SURVEY CHANGES
Skilled Nursing News, Dec. 2, 2024
Surveyors will be evaluating for compliance in new ways, as a result of nursing home survey changes for 2025.
CMS PROPOSES MORE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE 'GUARDRAILS'
McKnight's LTC News, Nov. 26, 2024
The agency is pursuing further limits on Medicare Advantage plans’ use of prior authorization and artificial intelligence as “barriers to care.”
NEW REPORT REVEALS LINK BETWEEN SNF TURNOVER AND COMPENSATION, BURNOUT
McKnight's LTC News, Nov. 22, 2024
“Caregiving as a career is often characterized by long hours and demanding workloads, low wages and limited benefits.”
MEDICAID PAYMENTS FALL FAR SHORT OF COVERING CARE COSTS AT NURSING HOMES
Skilled Nursing News, Nov. 21, 2024
Medicaid payments covered, on average, only 82% of the costs associated with caring for Medicaid beneficiaries in nursing homes in 44 states during 2019, the report states.
LONG-TERM CARE ADVOCACY GROUPS PUSH END-OF-YEAR PRIORITIES FOR CONGRESS
McKnight's Senior Living, Nov. 21, 2024
"Our priority is and always will be working with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to ensure every senior has access to the high-quality care they deserve..."
CMS UNVEILS MAJOR CHANGES ON NURSING HOME SURVEYS FOR 2025
Skilled Nursing News, Nov. 19, 2024
The changes ...focus on a variety of areas, ranging from admission agreements and medication management to infection control and health equity considerations.
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