Regulatory Compliance
Breaking down the CBO report: How AHCA could affect seniors
How could the proposed AHCA legislation affect older adults? What could happen to Medicaid and the ability to find insurance coverage? We explain the actual CBO report section by section.
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CMS Final Rule: Compliance and ethics programs
SNF compliance and ethics programs aren’t optional anymore, and in some cases, may require additional staff roles. Are your programs survey-ready?
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House passes AHCA bill by 4 votes
The promise of $8 billion for high-risk and pre-existing conditions pushed the bill in the GOP's favor. The bill now moves on to the Senate, where the margins for passage are predicted to be tougher.
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Lending a hand to infection control
May 5 is World Hand Hygiene Day, a great time for a staff refresher in the importance of maintaining proper hand hygiene protocols.
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The ACA and Medicaid
After months of political leverage on repealing the Affordable Care Act, the GOP decided to ditch its new House bill without voting on it. Now what?
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Silver linings
Long-term and post-acute care has plenty of challenges for 2017, but trials and tribulations can be good for the industry in the long run.
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Civil money penalties expected to double for Va. assisted living
Virginia lawmakers have passed a bill that would raise the maximum penalty per year for violations at assisted living facilities in the state.
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CMS applauds readmission reduction
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has seen a substantial decline in hospitalization admissions among Medicare beneficiaries in long-term care.
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Therapy billing fraud: When will LTC learn?
Providers who overbill or fudge their therapy services are on the DOJ’s radar more than ever. So why is there still so much therapy billing fraud?
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FDA nixes 14-day drug pre-packaging rule
The new FDA rules acknowledge the unique role and dispensing needs of LTC pharmacies, including emergency kits and remote dispensing.
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