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Policy Snapshot

June 23, 2025

Legislation Reintroduced to Address Medicare Observation Status

The Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act has been reintroduced by Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) as H.R. 3954 in the House. The bipartisan legislation aims to correct a longstanding issue in Medicare policy that impacts thousands of beneficiaries each year.
Policy Snapshot

June 23, 2025

OIG Launches Evaluation of Nursing Home Medical Directors

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently launched an official evaluation into how nursing homes engage their medical directors. The evaluation will focus on the accuracy of reported work hours and the fulfillment of required duties. The initiative follows concerns about the validity and utility of da...
JAMDA

June 18, 2025

A Better Way to Care for Long-Term Care Residents in Times of Medical Urgency: An Implementation Intervention Using a Stepped-Wedge Design to Reduce Unnecessary Acute Care Transfers

Approximately 25% of long-term care (LTC) residents are transferred to an emergency department (ED) when experiencing an acute change in health status. This can place strain on health care resources and negatively impact residents. Many residents’ conditions could be managed within LTC if appropriate suppo...