The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has updated guidance based on evolving evidence about the efficacy of re-testing COVID-positive adults. CDC asserts, based […]
Provider Type: Nursing Homes
CMS Announces Changes to 5-Star Rating System; End of Staffing Submission Waiver
In a policy memo on June 25, CMS announced temporary changes to the 5-star rating system on Nursing Home Compare. These changes include freezing pieces […]
Reopening to Visitors: A Review of CMS and States’ Guidance to Nursing Homes
On March 13, CMS issued a memo that drastically changed the way nursing homes operated. In response to the growing COVID-19 pandemic, CMS directed nursing […]
Staff Vacations and Travel Considerations During COVID-19
CDC Travel Guidelines: CDC has a broad portfolio of resources geared towards helping individuals consider the risks and benefits of various forms of travel during […]
States Leverage Medicaid to Provide Nursing Homes a Lifeline through COVID-19
Note: Article originially published April 27, updated May 20 and June 12. Nursing homes are on the front lines of COVID-19 and are faced with […]
New Provider Relief FAQs Discuss Expenses and Lost Revenues
Below are some of the key topics addressed in the latest version of the HHS FAQ: Eligible expenses: The CARES Act outlines eligible expenses for which […]
CMS Announces Additional Blanket Waivers for Nursing Homes
CMS announced new 1135 waivers on May 11. These waivers, once again, cover a broad range of CMS-certified providers, including nursing homes. The CMS fact […]
CMS Releases Guidance Ahead of Nursing Home Reporting
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance on nursing home reporting of COVID-19 data ahead of implementation of the interim final rule […]
CMS Announces New Blanket Waivers
The most recent waivers that are relevant for LeadingAge members fall into a few main categories. In general, these waivers permit providers to postpone requirements […]
CMS Releases Rule Including New Nursing Home Reporting Requirements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released an interim final rule on May 1 containing new nursing home requirements for reporting COVID-19 data. […]