Long-term care providers were intent on dismissing undesirable memories of the COVID-19 pandemic as much as possible in 2023, but the year’s top stories revealed there were still remnants of it to...
Consumer groups urge CMS to enforce nurse aide training enforcement initiatives
By
Josh Henreckson
Dec 19, 2023
For all its increased regulatory pressure on nursing homes in recent years, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services hasn’t fully embraced the Biden administration’s full agenda for long-term care....
Meet the providers who already would satisfy the nursing home staffing mandate
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Kimberly Marselas
Dec 14, 2023
There were few silver linings to be found In the nursing home staffing proposal earlier this year. But a detailed examination of the rule and continued review of federal data show there is reason to hope...
Also in the News for Thursday, Dec. 14
By
Josh Henreckson
Dec 14, 2023
New CMS analysis shows healthcare spending grew to $4.1 trillion in 2022 … Florida appeals judge’s ruling on children’s treatment in nursing homes … 99% of Mississippi nursing homes don’t...
CMS: May take 3 years to finalize nursing home staffing rule
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Kimberly Marselas
Dec 12, 2023
Federal regulators concede it may take up to three years to finalize a proposed nursing home staffing rule, according to an extensive document that lays out administration rule-making plans for 2024 and...
The introduction of a Senate bill intended to block the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from implementing its proposed nursing home staffing mandate was met roundly with applause from providers...
Senate bill to block nursing home staffing mandate introduced
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Kimberly Marselas
Dec 06, 2023
Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) officially introduced a bill late Tuesday aiming to block the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from implementing its proposed nursing home staffing mandate.
Need a fresh survey strategy? CMS lays out 3
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Kimberly Marselas
Dec 05, 2023
CMS officials have delivered an early gift to help providers like you map out where they should focus their compliance efforts — not just for 2024, but for 2025 as well.
Medicare Advantage plans intent on skirting new rules, providers fear
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Kimberly Marselas
Dec 01, 2023
Aging services providers are increasingly concerned that powerful Medicare Advantage plans will not fall into line under new federal rules, which were once seen as the possible beginning of a tide change...
Also in the News for Thursday, Nov. 30
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 30, 2023
Government watchdog finds Veterans Affairs not adequately tracking coverage denials, appeals process … Senator urges CMS to push states toward better Medicaid dental coverage … Hospital plans to reopen,...