CMS is waiving the requirement that a SNF and NF may not employ anyone for longer than four months unless they meet certain training and certification requirements. CMS is waiving these …
In order to help alleviate cash flow for Medicare providers, CMS has been authorized to allow MACs (CGS, NGS, and Palmetto) to provide up to three months (180 Days) of …
From CMS: “Today, CMS is issuing an electronic toolkit regarding telehealth and telemedicine for Long Term Care Nursing Home Facilities. Under President Trump’s leadership to respond to the need to …
CMS is taking measures to free up the attention of providers as they respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. To this end, the release of the Q4FY19 PEPPER has been delayed for …
CMS announced unprecedented relief for the clinicians, providers, and facilities participating in Medicare quality reporting programs. Among the delays are: MIPS Quality Payment Program: 2019 data submission deadline extended from …
CMS is offering a quick web-based training to walk providers through upcoming changes to the Quality Reporting Programs (QRPs) for the following post-acute care settings along with an overview of …
From McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: “Federal authorities announced Friday afternoon that they will be ratcheting up restrictions on nursing home visitors in a soon-to-be issued guidance aimed at protecting seniors …
From Modern Healthcare: “Of the 21 deaths across the U.S. as of Sunday, at least 16 had been linked to a Seattle-area nursing home, along with many other infections among …
From CMS: “Beginning March 4, 2020, CMS is suspending non-emergency survey inspections across the country, allowing inspectors to turn their focus on the most serious health and safety threats like …
CMS’ MLN Connects offers new guidance for SNFs struggling with PDPM initial claims: “Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) initial claims that are processed out of sequence …
