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CMS Proposes Minimum Staffing Requirements and Enhanced Facility Assessments for Nursing Homes

C&M Health Law

Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued a much anticipated and contested proposed rule that seeks to establish minimum staffing level requirements for nursing homes. The 2001 recommendation of 4.1 HPRD from licensed practical nurses, and 2.38 HPRD from NAs.

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Managing Healthcare Compliance in West Virginia

MedTrainer

The Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) within DHHR oversees the state’s Medicaid program, providing healthcare coverage and ensuring access to medical services for low-income individuals and families in West Virginia. Medicaid telehealth requires real-time, two-way communication with audio and video equipment.