American Medical Compliance

JUNE 16, 2025

In assisted living and long-term care settings, survey readiness is a major concern for administrators and staff. A poor audit can lead to penalties, loss of reputation, or even closure. Train Early and Often Make resident rights a core part of your onboarding process to build a foundation for survey readiness.

Legal Issues 92

Legal Issues Long Term Care Medicaid Medicare 92

Scrubs

MARCH 8, 2023

At this point, we explained that as your wife was not a valid citizen, rehabilitation facilities will not accept her for long-term care needs. Applications are usually processed within five business days. Last month, the hospital started working with a private medical escort company called MedEscort to arrange the trip.

Medicaid 97

Medicaid Long Term Care Licensing Business 97

Capitol Beat

JANUARY 4, 2024

Not surprisingly, the main focus of advocacy is the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its subagency, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). ANA will advocate for a robust final rule, which could go a long way toward improving work environments in long-term care.

APRN 73

APRN Medicare Long Term Care Medicaid 73

IntelyCare

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

With the end of this fiscal year approaching, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) decided to set off its New Year’s fireworks a little early. Almost two weeks ago, it announced a proposed rule that would establish national minimum staffing standards for long-term care (LTC) facilities.

Long Term Care 52

Long Term Care Medicaid Medicare LPN 52

Relias

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

In April, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed a $320 million decrease in Medicare payments to skilled nursing facilities for fiscal year 2023. Building wound care expertise and maximizing your organization’s reimbursements through the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) is now more essential than ever.

Education 10

Education Medicare Medicaid Business 10

Healthcare Law Insights blog

JULY 17, 2023

Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a Proposed Rule that, if finalized, would extend the application of the “36-Month Rule” from home health agencies (“HHAs”) to also include hospice agencies as well. The 36-Month Rule, found at 42 C.F.R.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicaid Business Licensing 52

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Long-term care minimum staffing rule In 2023, ANA maintained pressure on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its subagency the Centers for Medi-care and Medicaid Services (CMS) to address the nurse staffing crisis. These issues have caused widespread and historic nurse strikes.

APRN 52

APRN Medicare Long Term Care Medicaid 52