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Policy Snapshot
October 6, 2025
CMS Issues Guidance for State Survey and Certification During a Federal Shutdown
On October 1, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released QSO-26-01-ALL, a memorandum outlining how state survey and certification (S&C) operations must adapt in the event of a federal government shutdown. In the memo, CMS covers functions that are not affected by the shutdown...
Policy Snapshot
March 31, 2025
CMS Issues Guidance on Improving Payment Accuracy for Physician Services in SNFs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a new MLN Matters aimed at enhancing payment accuracy for physician services provided in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). Effective July 1, 2025, these measures will address common misclassifications of Place of Service (POS) codes that ...
Policy Snapshot
September 1, 2023
CMS Issues Proposed Minimum Staffing Standards for LTC Rule
On September 1, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting proposed rule, which seeks to establish comprehensive nurse staffing requirements.
Policy Snapshot
July 2, 2022
CMS Issues Significant Updates to Improve the Safety and Quality Care for Long-Term Care Residents and Calls for Reducing Room Crowding
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued updates to guidance on minimum health and safety standards that Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities must meet to participate in Medicare and Medicaid.
Policy Snapshot
March 22, 2024
CMS Issues Updated Medicare Conversion Factor
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated its website to reflect the new Medicare Physician Payment Schedule conversion factor. This is a result of the Consolidated Appropriation Act of 2024, which, starting March 9, 2024, included an additional 1.68 percent update to the 2024 conv...
Policy Snapshot
May 24, 2024
CMS Issues Updates for Split or Shared Evaluation and Management Visits
Learn about updates for split or shared evaluation and management visits effective January 1, 2024.
Caring for the Ages
August 6, 2022
CMS Issues Updates to Improve the Safety and Quality of Care for Long-Term Care Residents
Policy Snapshot
June 30, 2025
CMS Issues Warning About Medicare Phishing Scam Involving Fax Requests
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has identified a fraud scheme targeting Medicare providers and suppliers. Scammers are impersonating CMS and sending fax requests for medical records and documentation, falsely claiming to be part of a Medicare audit.
Policy Snapshot
January 15, 2025
CMS Launches Nursing Home Staffing Campaign
Providing safe, quality care in nursing homes is a top priority of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Nursing home workers play a vital role in supporting residents with essential daily tasks, such as bathing, dressing, mobility, and eating. They also ensure medications are taken, and ...
