CMS issues memo for certain providers seeking new certification
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a new S&C memo for all providers, “Reasonable Assurance Will Apply to Providers... Read More
Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage update effective 6/21/17
In March, the Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage form and instructions were approved for renewal with the inclusion of language informing beneficiaries... Read More
Skilled nursing facility noncompliance Civil Monetary Penalties adjusted
The September 6, 2016 Federal Register includes the Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) Interim Final Rule regarding the adjustment of... Read More
MedPac Report Explores Site-Neutral Payments for SNFs and IRFs
MedPac’s June 2014 Report to Congress includes a chapter on site-neutral payments between inpatient rehab facilities (IRFs) and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs).... Read More
Long Term Care Industry News Recap (Week of May 6, 2013)
TGIF! It’s a beautiful day here in New York . . . hopefully you have beautiful weather in store for Mother’s Day... Read More
Clarification Provided by CMS regarding Physician Delegation of Tasks in SNFs/NFs
Please note that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provided addition information on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 regarding the physician... Read More
Long Term Care Industry News Recap (Week of November 5, 2012)
As many of us on the East Coast waited to get our power back and some warmth, we were hit by a... Read More
Long Term Care Industry News (Week of August 6, 2012)
Here’s CMS Compliance Group’s recap of some key LTC industry news that happened this week. Check out the links below for more... Read More