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August 4, 2023

CMS Releases SNF Final Rule; Increases 2024 Payments By 4%

On July 31, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that updates Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) under the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2024.

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January 13, 2025

CMS Reminds Clinicians to Use Correct Place of Service Codes

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a reminder to clinicians about the importance of using the correct Place of Service (POS) codes on Medicare claims. These codes are crucial for ensuring proper payment for services provided to patients in various inpatient facilities, such a...

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October 18, 2024

CMS Reporting of SNF Ownership and Management Sub-regulatory Guidance Released

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced recently that it will be revalidating enrolled skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) from October–December 2024 to collect data on ownership, managerial (e.g. medical directors), and related party information. To aid in the collection of that inf...

Caring for the Ages

November 2, 2022

CMS Requirements of Participation Phase 3 and Appendix PP Guidance Revision: New Emphasis on Existing Concerns

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September 20, 2024

CMS Revalidating SNFs to Collect Data on Medical Directors, Managers, Ownership, and Other Related Information

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will revalidate enrolled skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) from October–December 2024 to collect data on ownership, managerial (e.g. medical directors), and related party information.

Caring for the Ages

September 28, 2015

CMS Reveals Health Equity Plan

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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

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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 ...