Claims submitted to Palmetto GBA are looping with reason codes C727D, C727E, U524P and U524Q. This issue is being researched and worked on. There is no estimated time frame for …
From CMS: Today, CMS is implementing an unprecedented national nursing home training program for frontline nursing home staff and nursing home management. The training is designed to stop the spread …
Today, CMS released a Medicaid Informational Bulletin (CIB) that provides guidance to states on flexibilities that are available to increase reimbursement for nursing facilities that implement specific infection control practices, …
The Partnership Center’s “Compassion in Action” webinar series emphasizes the importance of mental health professionals and faith leaders working together to provide support for the treatment of people with mental …
CMS is posting updates to the “Toolkit on State Actions to Mitigate COVID-19 Prevalence in Nursing Homes.” The toolkit details actions and best practices by organizations, state governments nationwide, and …
Today, CMS announced it will resume routine inspections of all Medicare and Medicaid certified providers and suppliers to improve the safety and quality of life of patients and residents. CMS …
Important information from Palmetto GBA: “CMS will restart the RCD following the pause for COVID-19. Home Health claims in all demonstration states with billing periods on or after August 31, …
Earlier this year, CMS prioritized its inspection protocols for nursing homes to allow inspectors to focus on the most serious health and safety threats like infectious diseases and abuse. Since …
As part of the development of new hospice quality measures, Abt Associates, under contract with CMS, convened a Technical Expert Panel (TEP). This report provides a summary of their first …
The Small Business Administration (SBA) officially opened its PPP loan forgiveness portal on August 10th. However, many banks have decided not to begin the loan forgiveness process as they wait …
