The Center for Medicare Advocacy wanted to determine whether nursing facilities that had one-star in their health survey ratings on Nursing Home Compare were able to boost their overall ratings from one star to two stars through the designation of … [Read more...] about Nursing Facilities’ “Quality Measures” Do Not Reflect Actual Quality of Care Provided to Residents
Quality of Care
CMS Reverses Obama Policy on Nursing Home Quality Enforcement
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Survey and Certification Letter on October 27, 2017, which outlined proposed changes to Chapter 7 of the State Operations Manual (SOM), and invited public comment. As the Center for … [Read more...] about CMS Reverses Obama Policy on Nursing Home Quality Enforcement
Take a Moment to Acknowledge World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
A message from the Center for Medicare Advocacy and the Long Term Care Community Coalition: June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. According to the Administration for Community Living (ACL), about five million – one in ten … [Read more...] about Take a Moment to Acknowledge World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Corporate Integrity Agreements and Nursing Homes
In their April 2, 2018 letter to CMS Administrator Seema, Republican leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee express serious concern about “recent media reports describing horrific instances of abuse, neglect, and patient harm … [Read more...] about Corporate Integrity Agreements and Nursing Homes
Nursing Home Roundup
Nurse Staffing in Nursing Homes: CMS Transition to Payroll-Based Journal Staffing Data on Nursing Home Compare Will Provide Better Information for the Public Beginning in April 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will … [Read more...] about Nursing Home Roundup
Consumer Statement on New Federal Landmark Study on “Critical Incidents” in Assisted Living
A February 5, 2018 report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) revealed that thousands of "Critical Incidents" in assisted living facilities occur regularly with little accountability, highlighting the need for federal … [Read more...] about Consumer Statement on New Federal Landmark Study on “Critical Incidents” in Assisted Living
Alert – Tax Cut Harm Just Got Worse; This Week in Sabotage; CMS Pushing MA Plans; SNF Deregulation
Tax Cut Bill Just Got Worse. Health Care at Risk. This Week in Sabotage CMS Steering to Medicare Advantage Administration And Nursing Home Industry: Lockstep in Deregulating Nursing Facilities & Reducing Resident Protections Tax Cut … [Read more...] about Alert – Tax Cut Harm Just Got Worse; This Week in Sabotage; CMS Pushing MA Plans; SNF Deregulation
CMA Alert – OIG Warns of Abuse in SNFs; Ted Kennedy, Jr. Joins CMA Advisory Board; “Jimmo” Corrective Action Plan
HHS OIG Warns of Potential Elder Abuse in Skilled Nursing Facilities Connecticut State Senator Ted Kennedy, Jr. Joins Center for Medicare Advocacy Advisory Board Jimmo Corrective Action Plan Completed HHS OIG Warns of Potential Elder Abuse … [Read more...] about CMA Alert – OIG Warns of Abuse in SNFs; Ted Kennedy, Jr. Joins CMA Advisory Board; “Jimmo” Corrective Action Plan
CMA Alert – Joint Replacement Model Undermines Care; OTC Hearing Aids Legislation Passed; More
Care is Compromised Under CMS’s Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) Model: A Case In Point Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aid Act Signed into Law Severe Harm if ACA Cost-Sharing Payments End Care is Compromised Under … [Read more...] about CMA Alert – Joint Replacement Model Undermines Care; OTC Hearing Aids Legislation Passed; More
Nursing Home “Advancing Excellence” Quality Program Ends after a Decade
Advancing Excellence in America’s Nursing Homes, a voluntary program promoted as an effort to improve quality of care in nursing homes, has ended after a decade. Unfortunately, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will continue the … [Read more...] about Nursing Home “Advancing Excellence” Quality Program Ends after a Decade