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Nov 19, 2024 · The guidance will be available to surveyors starting next year on February 24. Alicia Cantinieri, managing director for clinical reimbursement and regulatory compliance with Zimmet, told Skilled Nursing News that CMS is pushing for a greater accuracy in the minimum data set (MDS) assessments.

Oct 29, 2024 · He also said that CMS is changing the administrator turnover measure on the 5-star ratings methodology, with the gap of employment counting towards turnover being extended from 60 to 90 days now, after the agency accepted feedback from providers.

When and where is the conference? The Clinical Executive Conference will be on Febr uary 18, 2025 at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, 5001 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134. Which ticket should I buy? Provider tickets are for skilled …

Oct 28, 2024 · The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will no longer process optional state assessments (OSAs) after Oct. 1, 2025 for providers in states that are still transitioning to the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM).

Dec 18, 2024 · The skilled nursing industry is experiencing unprecedented change. As facilities navigate rising patient acuity and evolving regulatory requirements, forward-thinking operators are finding success by collaborating with value-based care organizations that can provide comprehensive medical director services — and the results are transformative.

Dec 10, 2024 · When not covering senior news, Jack Silverstein is a sports historian and staff writer for SB Nation’s Windy City Gridiron, making regular guest spots on WGN and 670-AM, The Score.

Dec 12, 2024 · Lehner has also held leadership positions at Avamere Health Services, Regency Pacific, Evergreen Health Care, and The Park Associates. Beyond helping run long-term care organizations, Lehner served in advocacy for the sector as president of the Washington Healthcare Association (WHCA).

Nov 26, 2024 · Overland Park, Kansas — Ohio’s nursing crisis is reaching critical levels, and the state is responding with new legislative actions and strategic workforce development initiatives aimed at reversing the trend. As hospitals continue to struggle with understaffed units, lawmakers, healthcare professionals, and educational institutions are joining forces to address the …

Dec 5, 2024 · New reporting requirements related to acute respiratory illnesses for nursing homes will take effect on Jan. 1, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).