Rule aimed at reducing red tape to come later, or maybe not all
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 20, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has officially delayed action on a three-year-old proposal to reduce some duplicative and “unnecessary” requirements for nursing homes another year, with...
CMS proposes regulatory cuts for states with high Medicaid Advantage rates
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 23, 2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Thursday issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would ease some regulatory requirements for states offering Medicaid Advantage programs.
You’re not too busy to know this CMS news is good news
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 24, 2017
It’s nice to have friends in high places. Even better if she speaks of clearing regulatory clutter.
Proposed CMS rule could give some nursing homes extra time to install sprinklers
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 06, 2013
Some nursing homes may be able to get a two-year extension on a requirement to install an automatic sprinkler system, under a rule proposed Monday by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Final rule reduces regulatory burden for long-term care facilities
By
McKnight's Staff
May 11, 2012
A new rule eases the regulatory burden on providers serving Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and has the potential to save the healthcare system $100 million in the first year.