The following is an executive summary. You can also view the full report here and the appendices here in .pdf form.The Center for Medicare Advocacy performed a study entitled Tort Reform and Nursing Homes that deflates the myths that pervade … [Read more...] about Myths About Nursing Home Tort Reforms
Skilled Nursing Facility
Important Provisions Reinstated In Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility Regulations
In July,1998 revisions were made to the federal regulations which made significant changes to the Medicare skilled nursing facility level-of-care requirements. The revisions created a lack of clarity about what constitutes skilled nursing and, … [Read more...] about Important Provisions Reinstated In Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility Regulations
The Medicare Prospective Payment System (SNF)
Payment System Prior to July, 1998: Retrospective and Cost-BasedUntil July, 1998, nursing homes used to be reimbursed for care provided to Medicare Part A-covered residents residing in Medicare-certified beds through a retrospective cost-based … [Read more...] about The Medicare Prospective Payment System (SNF)