Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a fact sheet that summarizes Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) data refreshes on Care Compare. […]
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LeadingAge Submits Comments on E-Prescribing Proposed Rule
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PHE Waivers Remain Until May 11
On March 29, the Senate joined the House in approving a resolution to end the COVID National Emergency. Waiver flexibilities authorized under the Public Health […]
Accessible HUD Housing Lacking, GAO Says
On March 30, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on how Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) serves low-income households with disabilities through […]
Food and Economic Security Bills Introduced
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced two bills to support economic security for older adults, including […]
HHS Inspector General: Hospice Concerns
The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG), released a new Featured Topics page that details its oversight of the hospice […]
Increased CMPs Among Infection Control Changes from CMS
CMS released memo QSO-23-10-NH on March 30 outlining strengthened enforcement for infection control deficiencies in nursing homes. This policy builds on and replaces the previously […]
HUD Proposes Updated Housing Inspection Scoring
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Becerra Addresses Top Aging Issues Before House Committee
On March 28, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra appeared before the House Ways and Means Committee to discuss the President’s FY24 budget proposal. Top aging services issues […]
Seeking Post-PHE Clarity for Hospices
LeadingAge partnered with other national stakeholders to send a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) last week asking for written confirmation that […]