On March 4, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) suspended non-emergency inspections of health care facilities[1][2] and on March 20, CMS limited surveys to two types: targeted infection control surveys and … [Read more...] about Additional Infection Control Surveys at Nursing Facilities Show Same Results: Few Deficiencies, Most Called “No Harm”
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Recent COVID-19 Data Show Disparities in Rate of Infections
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released preliminary data on COVID-19 infections derived from Medicare claims. According to the CMS snapshot, between January 1 and May 16, 2020, over 325,000 Medicare beneficiaries were … [Read more...] about Recent COVID-19 Data Show Disparities in Rate of Infections
Center for Medicare Advocacy Comments on Coronavirus Reporting Requirements for Nursing Facilities
In an Interim Final Rule with Comment,[1] the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services requires nursing facilities to report certain information about coronavirus cases and deaths to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and to … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Comments on Coronavirus Reporting Requirements for Nursing Facilities
CMS Issues Clarifications on How to Obtain Additional Coverage during the Pandemic
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) continues to clarify instructions on authorized Medicare coverage waivers and modifications due to the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) through a Medicare Learning Network (MLN) … [Read more...] about CMS Issues Clarifications on How to Obtain Additional Coverage during the Pandemic
Special Report – Nursing Homes Cited With Immediate Jeopardy Deficiencies During Pandemic: Poor Health Inspection Results, Low Staffing Levels
Since March 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has limited surveys of nursing facilities to two types: complaints and facility-reported incidents that states triage as immediate jeopardy and targeted infection control … [Read more...] about Special Report – Nursing Homes Cited With Immediate Jeopardy Deficiencies During Pandemic: Poor Health Inspection Results, Low Staffing Levels
Oklahoma Medicaid Updates
On April 20, 2020, Oklahoma submitted an application to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for an 1115 waiver to restructure their Medicaid program through capped funding, also placing additional limits on access to Medicaid … [Read more...] about Oklahoma Medicaid Updates
CMS Liberalizes Visitation to Nursing Homes. . . A Little
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently revised its guidance on visitations to nursing facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic via seven Frequently Asked Questions.[1] CMS is authorizing additional, more flexible guidance on … [Read more...] about CMS Liberalizes Visitation to Nursing Homes. . . A Little
Center for Medicare Advocacy Releases Issue Brief Regarding Medicare and Family Caregivers
The Center for Medicare Advocacy has written an Issue Brief, Medicare and Family Caregivers, as part of collaborative work to advance the RAISE Family Caregivers Act, Public Law 115-119 (1/22/2018). The RAISE Act directs the Department of Health and … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Releases Issue Brief Regarding Medicare and Family Caregivers
Elder Justice Newsletter – Vol 2, Issue 10 Now Available
Elder Justice: What “No Harm” Really Means for Residents is a newsletter published by the Center for Medicare Advocacy and the Long Term Care Community Coalition. The purpose of the newsletter is to provide residents, families, friends, and advocates … [Read more...] about Elder Justice Newsletter – Vol 2, Issue 10 Now Available
Administration Asks Supreme Court to Strike Down Entire Affordable Care Act
Today several states and the Trump Administration are filing their opening briefs in California v. Texas, asking the Supreme Court to strike down the entire Affordable Care Act. They rely on unsound reasoning to claim that when Congress reduced the … [Read more...] about Administration Asks Supreme Court to Strike Down Entire Affordable Care Act