We have organized the most commonly-asked questions and their answers into topical areas for each mandate issuer: OSHA or CMS. Please also refer to the […]
News Topic: Regulation
Home Health CY2022 Rates Increase 2.6% and HHVBP Expanded
CY2022 Rate Adjustments/Updates The rule updates the Medicare home health (HH) payment rates and wage index for CY2022 increasing them 2.6%, which is higher than […]
Resource COVID Vax Processes
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CMS Releases Vaccine Mandate Rule for All Certified Settings
On November 4, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released CMS-3415-IFC mandating COVID-19 vaccination for all staff in CMS-certified settings. The requirement applies […]
LeadingAge Recommendations for Permanent Waivers
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CMS Announces FSES-Related Waiver Extension
CMS made an important announcement this week that is welcome news to providers who have historically utilized a Fire Safety Evaluation System (FSES) to show […]
More Details about Phase 4 PRF
As LeadingAge reported previously, the opportunity to apply for $17 billion in general distribution funds and $8.5 billion in American Rescue Plan (ARP) rural PRF will begin […]
Bi-Partisan Package: $65 Billion for Broadband
The $550 billion bi-partisan infrastructure agreement includes $65 billion to “bridge America’s digital divide and build a 21st century infrastructure that will meet our country’s […]
CMS Issues Non-Compliance Notices Related to SNF and Hospice Quality Reporting Programs
The non-compliance notices were distributed by the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) and placed into SNF and Hospice providers CASPER folders in QIES on July 14, […]
NHSN reporting cheat sheet REVISED June 2021
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