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Administrators also learned DHS has cleared its survey backlog and dropped contracted surveyors, with new compliance courses and the FOCUS conference … More...
Survey changes are here. Find the updated CMS resources designed to help nursing homes navigate the new Risk-Based Survey process. More...
DHS has expanded HCBS benchmarks from six to 10 following a CMS audit. Here’s what the four new benchmarks require, plus how to access a free 90-minut… More...
CMS recently released surveyor resources for the newly implemented Risk Based Survey (RBS) process. More...
DOJ has made health care fraud a top enforcement target, signaling increased scrutiny of Medicare, Medicaid, and provider operations nationwide. More...
Get ahead of CMS's new Risk-Based Survey model with newly released resources designed to help nursing homes prepare, stay compliant, and navigate upco… More...
Wisconsin lawmakers are launching a major review of AI in health care, exploring its impact on patient care, insurance decisions, and Medicaid, with p… More...
When clinical or regulatory questions or concerns arise, our team has the answers and advice you need. Get help with surveys, infection prevention, wo… More...
The changes eliminate provisions that prohibit conduct that has a discriminatory effect and reshape how discrimination claims against federally funded… More...
A new CMS proposed rule would reshape Medicaid provider taxes, tighten compliance requirements, and cut federal Medicaid spending by $246 billion over… More...
CMS' new nursing home voting guidance cites alleged election violations in Wisconsin, signaling increased scrutiny. Learn what providers should know a… More...
CMS announced that PBJ reporting will move to iQIES on Aug. 17, 2026. Facilities must obtain the correct iQIES roles through their Provider Security O… More...
CMS is updating Five Star Quality Rating System thresholds for Quality Measures with the July 29 refresh. Learn how these changes may impact nursing h… More...
LeadingAge WI staff gathered updates related to next-of-kin law, BNHRC Regional forums, risk-based surveys, ePOC enrollment, antibiotic stewardship, a… More...
CMS is reducing FY 2026 federal monitoring surveys due to the government shutdown, but will still survey at least 5 nursing homes per state, prioritiz… More...
CMS released a Medicaid interim final rule implementing HR 1's work requirements for expansion enrollees, with states required to have programs operat… More...
LeadingAge's June 1 comments on the FY 2027 SNF PPS rule back QRP updates, urge a single cross-payer assessment, and push back on case-mix creep adjus… More...
CMS is tightening oversight. Beyond a 2.4% payment increase, the FY 2027 SNF PPS rule signals stricter documentation, faster reporting, and increased … More...
Senate Bill 4641 has been introduced, requiring all hospital days to count toward Medicare's 3-day SNF qualifying stay, joining a companion House bill… More...
Dr. Kari Everson details known, significant issues affecting the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) submission system in May 2026. Many facilities are experi… More...
HHS unveiled a plan to reduce unnecessary psychiatric medications, with key implications for nursing homes already under scrutiny for psychotropic and… More...
