CMS boosts Medicare Advantage reimbursements for 2015

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issues several changes to 2015 pay rates amid pressure from the insurance industry. Read More »

New bill ties 3-day stay waiver to Nursing Home Compare ratings

Under a proposed bill, SNFs meeting certain criteria based on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services quality ratings automatically would qualify to waive the prior hospitalization requirement for Medicare coverage of Part A skilled nursing care benefits. Read More »