Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has clarified in writing that the end of the National Emergency and the end of the Public Health […]
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Education and Workforce Committee Focus on Hiring and Employment
On March 28, the House Education and the Workforce Committee held a hearing titled, “Unleashing America’s Opportunities for Hiring and Employment.” The Committee’s Chairwoman, Virginia Foxx (R-VA), […]
Nursing Home Weekly Update 3.31.23
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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 […]
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 […]
Enforcement Strengthened Again for Nursing Home Infection Control Deficiencies
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Nursing Home Network – March 2023
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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 […]
New CMS Video re: Lying to Sitting in Bed
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a short video tutorial to assist providers with coding GG0170C. Lying to Sitting on Side of […]
New CMS Guidance for In-Home Dialysis
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released updated surveyor guidance on March 22 for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) venues. This guidance specifically focuses […]