In October 2017, CMS announced its new “Patients over Paperwork” initiative.[1] The objective of the initiative is to adhere to the Trump Administration’s Executive Order (EO 13771), which tasked agencies with cutting … [Read more...] about CMS to Propose Revising the Nursing Home Requirements of Participation
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Medicare Advantage Enrollees Have Fewer SNF Options than Traditional Medicare Beneficiaries
“Medicare Advantage Enrollees More Likely to Enter Lower-Quality Nursing Homes Compared to Fee-For-Service Enrollees,” a report recently published by Health Affairs, examines the quality of skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) used by … [Read more...] about Medicare Advantage Enrollees Have Fewer SNF Options than Traditional Medicare Beneficiaries
CMA Alert -Spotlight on SNF Enforcement
Are Nursing Home Residents at Risk? New York Times and Los Angeles Times Report on SNF Deregulation Special Issue Alert: Enforcement in KansasAre Nursing Home Residents at Risk? The New York Times and Los Angeles Times Report on SNF … [Read more...] about CMA Alert -Spotlight on SNF Enforcement
CMS Halts Enforcement, as Requested by the Nursing Home Industry
In October of 2016, the Obama Administration issued a Final Rule regarding the Requirements of Participation (RoP) for nursing homes. The Final Rule was issued, in part, because the regulations had “not been comprehensively reviewed and updated … [Read more...] about CMS Halts Enforcement, as Requested by the Nursing Home Industry
Elder Justice Newsletter: What “No Harm” Really Means for Residents
The majority of nursing home violations are identified as causing “no harm” to residents, despite any harm the resident may have actually experienced. Sadly, the failure to recognize resident harm when it occurs too often means that nursing homes are … [Read more...] about Elder Justice Newsletter: What “No Harm” Really Means for Residents
Center Comments on Revised Policies Regarding Immediate Imposition of Federal Remedies
November 22, 2017 Division of Nursing Homes Survey and Certification Group Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21244Re: Revised Policies regarding the Immediate Imposition of Federal … [Read more...] about Center Comments on Revised Policies Regarding Immediate Imposition of Federal Remedies
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 ProtectionsTax Cut … [Read more...] about Alert – Tax Cut Harm Just Got Worse; This Week in Sabotage; CMS Pushing MA Plans; SNF Deregulation
CMA Alert, October 18, 2017 – Nursing Home Rights Roundup; ACA Stabilization; More
This Week in ACA Sabotage Bipartisan Agreement on ACA Stabilization Package Nursing Home Rights Roundup CMS Signals End of Campaign to Reduce Unnecessary Use of Antipsychotic Drugs In Nursing Homes; Claim of Success is Grossly … [Read more...] about CMA Alert, October 18, 2017 – Nursing Home Rights Roundup; ACA Stabilization; More
Center Submits Statement On SNF Requirements for Senate Aging Committee Hearing on “Disaster Preparedness and Response: the Special Needs of Older Americans”
The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing on "Disaster Preparedness and Response: The Special Needs of Older Americans" today. The hearing came on the heels of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, which resulted in the deaths of at … [Read more...] about Center Submits Statement On SNF Requirements for Senate Aging Committee Hearing on “Disaster Preparedness and Response: the Special Needs of Older Americans”
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 CompletedHHS 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