Caring for the Ages
September 28, 2015
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Policy Snapshot
January 17, 2025
CMS Revises Surveyor Guidance Again, Delays Implementation to March 2025
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced updates to the revised nursing home surveyor guidance initially released in November 2024. These updates encompass revised guidance and training for nursing services and the Payroll-Based Journal Staffing Report. Additionally, CMS is exte...
Caring for the Ages
September 28, 2015
CMS Says It's Ready To Process ICD-10 Claims
Caring for the Ages
August 29, 2015
CMS Sharpens Focus on Medication-Related Adverse Events
Policy Snapshot
March 29, 2024
CMS SNF Open Door Forum on April 2
The next CMS Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)/Long Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum is scheduled for this Tuesday, April 2, 2024, from 2:00–3:00 PM ET. The call will review the SNF Value-Based Purchasing Reports Update, SNF QRP Training Updates, MDS Updates, and release of new guidance for Enhanced Barrier ...
Caring for the Ages
June 1, 2017
CMS Staff Tracking System Promises More Accuracy
Policy Snapshot
October 21, 2022
CMS Strengthens Oversight of Nation's Poorest Performing Nursing Homes
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is increasing scrutiny and oversight over the country’s poorest-performing nursing facilities in an effort to immediately improve the care they deliver.
Policy Snapshot
January 20, 2023
CMS to Increase Oversight of Antipsychotics Use
Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced new actions to reduce the inappropriate use of antipsychotic medications and to bring greater transparency about nursing home citations to families.
Caring for the Ages
September 30, 2019
CMS To Loosen Some Phase 3 Requirements
Caring for the Ages
December 30, 2016