Ftag of the Week – F919 Resident Call System
This week’s Ftag of the Week on the CMSCG Blog is F919 Resident Call System which is part of the Physical Environment... Read More
Linda Elizaitis discusses care planning with Hospice News
CMS Compliance Group, Inc. President, Linda Elizaitis, discussed hospice care planning with Hospice News for an article published yesterday, “Hospices Avoid Regulatory... Read More
CDC updates Measles Infection Prevention & Control Recommendations
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released updated Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Measles in Healthcare Settings on July 24,... Read More
Ftags of the Week – F915, F916, F917 and F918 (Resident Room-Related)
This week on the CMSCG Blog, we are looking at some additional Ftags that comprise the Physical Environment regulatory group. While these... Read More
CMS Proposed Changes to RoPs – Delays Ahead? (Part 3)
Here is the third and final part of CMSCG’s look into the proposed rule, “Medicare & Medicaid Programs; Requirements for Long-Term Care... Read More
CMS Proposed Changes to RoPs (Part 2)
As promised, CMS Compliance Group is diving into the proposed rule, “Medicare & Medicaid Programs; Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities; Regulatory Provisions... Read More
CMS Proposes Changes to RoPs, Delay of Some Phase 3 Requirements (Part 1)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a proposed rule, “Medicare & Medicaid Programs; Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities; Regulatory... Read More
OIG Adds New Post-Acute Focused Items to Work Plan
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has added/updated three new items to its Work Plan that focus on Home Health Agencies... Read More
Ftags of the Week – F911, F912, F913 and F914 (Resident Room-related)
This week on the CMSCG Blog, we will review four Ftags that are part of the Physical Environment regulatory group, including F911... Read More