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 >>>
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 >>>
There is a continuing debate in long-term care about whether future success is in healthcare-focused (upstream) or service-focused (downstream) services.
The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care recently released results from their survey that asked about acuity levels among new residents. The overwhelming response from skilled care, assisted living and independent living operators … Read More >>>
On June 3, 2022 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), notified states that they now have until March 31, 2025 to use the funding previously made available by the American Rescue Plan (ARP). States originally had a three-year period — from April 1, … Read More >>>