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Updated Guidance for Nursing Home Resident Health and Safety

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is providing surveyor guidance in support of the implementation of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities Requirements for Participation. This clarifies specific regulatory requirements and provides information on how compliance will be assessed. CMS is also revising its guidance to State agencies to facilitate the handling of complaints … Read More >>>

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Home Health Proposed Rule Results in $810M Decrease in Payments

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a proposed rule for Medicare home health services that includes an $810 million decrease, or -4.2%, for calendar year 2023 as compared to 2022.  This estimated 4.2% decrease is an aggregate of several factors.  The proposed rule is of serious concern to the home health care industry….… Read More >>>