The Calendar Year 2025 (CY25) Home Health Payment Proposed Rule that was published at the end of June included provisions that apply to nursing homes. The provisions relate specifically to nursing home reporting through the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and would 1) make reporting permanent, 2) expand reporting to encompass other respiratory viruses such as flu, pneumonia, and RSV, and 3) give the Secretary of Health & Human Services flexibility to require changes to reporting without notice and comment rulemaking.

Despite this being a home health rule, nursing homes can and should comment to oppose these provisions. Comments are due by 5 p.m. ET August 26. Check out this resource for help developing and submitting your comments.