Why providers should be thankful for the federal staffing mandate
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 06, 2024
There is undeniably a vein of good in the federal nursing home staffing mandate for providers otherwise fearing the worst.
CMS names 5 new triggers that lead to extra surveys
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 01, 2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has revised the criteria that require states to conduct the specific surveys, the agency noted in a memo to state survey agencies Jan. 4.
Super Tuesday: Earn free CE credit; take 3-line survey now and become eligible for $100 gift card
Jul 07, 2011
It’s time for the fourth in a series of McKnight’s Super Tuesday webinars! This Tuesday’s free webcast, “Taking stock of new survey realities,” will feature highly successful...
Added scrutiny forces state to triple nursing home citation amounts
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 24, 2023
Local media coverage has now led to the tripling of fines levied on Iowa nursing homes at least three times after state officials initially ignored a state mandate regarding repeat offenses.
For Texas operators, a proposal that might not be as appealing as it sounds
By
John O'Connor
Dec 19, 2014
At first blush, providers in other states might feel a bit envious about a proposal being floated in Texas. But they might want to reconsider.
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CMS provides first look at shorter, Risk-Based Survey process
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 04, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Wednesday revealed initial information about a potential “Risk-Based Survey” option that could be available to some of the nation’s best performing...
Raises, respect and education are top desires in CNA survey
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 12, 2023
For the second time in a row, staffing shortages were the top concern cited in the annual poll conducted by the National Association of Health Care Assistants.
OIG signals new focus on nursing homes
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
Feb 17, 2023
The federal Office of Inspector General recently published its “OIG’s Top Unimplemented Recommendations: Solutions To Reduce Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in HHS Programs.” In the 94-page document,...
Poll: Public’s concern over healthcare costs rising
Apr 30, 2008
Healthcare costs are the third-most common economic problem for U.S. residents, according to a poll released Tuesday by the Kaiser Family Foundation. More than one-fourth (28%) of respondents said the...