Hall Render

MAY 2, 2023

For this alert, “nursing homes” refers to skilled nursing facilities (often known as “SNFs”). In 2020, CMS revised the nursing home infection control regulations at 42 CFR § 483.80 In the CY 2022 Rule, CMS set December 31, 2024, as a termination date for most COVID SNF notification requirements.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 18, 2022

Amidst a nationwide nursing and skilled nursing facility staffing crisis, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) announced that additional information regarding nursing home staff numbers will be added to the January 2022 CMS Care Compare website. Weekend Staff.

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 1, 2022

In Spring 2022’s Semiannual Report to Congress (SAR), the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) reported that nearly $3 billion had been misspent on Medicare and Medicaid services. This includes recommending compliance programs or trainings for staff. Get Certified.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

billion in False Claims Act (“FCA”) related settlements and judgments in the federal fiscal year 2022. Whistleblowers continue to be one of the federal government’s greatest assets in FCA cases, as whistleblowers filed 652 qui tam suits in 2022 with recovery totaling $1.9 The Medicaid program was a target in 2022.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

On January 19, 2022, the Massachusetts Medicaid Fraud Division announced that in calendar year 2021, more than $55 million was recovered from individuals and entities who defrauded the state. The Medicaid Fraud Division also prioritizes the physical and financial security of residents who reside in Massachusetts nursing homes.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

According to a recent study , physician-owned hospitals treated some of the most expensive Medicare beneficiaries at significantly lower costs compared to traditional hospitals, despite serving similar patient populations. CMS settled a record-breaking $9.29M in Stark self-referral disclosures in 2022, according to recent data from CMS.

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 1, 2022

In Spring 2022’s Semiannual Report to Congress (SAR), the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) reported that nearly $3 billion had been misspent on Medicare and Medicaid services. This includes recommending compliance programs or trainings for staff. Get Certified.

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Provider Trust

AUGUST 9, 2023

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released its latest 2023 Spring Semiannual Report to Congress, providing a comprehensive overview of its activities from October 2022 to March 2023. Residents First: Nursing homes should ensure they are promoting high-quality care for their residents.

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Med-Net Compliance

OCTOBER 25, 2022

On October 21, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published revisions to the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program , effective immediately. According to CMS, while the SFF program has helped facilities improve their compliance and quality, there are some facilities that have not seen the same results.

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Healthcare Law Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

According to the Congressional Research Service, which analyzed data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) National Health Expenditure Accounts (“NHEA”) on the personal health expenditures for LTSS by payer, in 2021, an estimated $467.4 As individuals continue to live longer beyond retirement and the U.S.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MAY 18, 2022

The program is funded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and will establish a Center of Excellence for Building Capacity in Nursing Facilities to Care for Residents with Behavioral Health Conditions (Center for Excellence).

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Hall Render

JUNE 10, 2022

These are the compliance issues providers should be preparing for, post-PHE. Report: Mesa nursing home fined $500 after negligence leads to resident’s death. Police ID suspect in attack on doctor, nurses at Southern California hospital. California nurses plan for potential 2nd strike of 2022.

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Provider Trust

JANUARY 25, 2024

Ensuring the Financial Integrity of HHS Programs In fiscal year (FY) 2022, improper payments within healthcare programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) were estimated at a staggering $131.6 HHS estimated that over 15% of payments in FY 2022 were improper.

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New Jersey Healthcare Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

In October 2022, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) made some significant changes to the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program that raise the bar for completion of the program and that increases enforcement actions for nursing homes that fail to demonstrate improvement.

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Healthcare Law Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In 2021, COVID-19 immunization rates among nursing home staff quickly rose due to federal vaccine mandates for healthcare workers and long-term care facilities participating in the Federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program. v] Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Test to Treat (March 29, 2022) (hhs.gov). [vi] vi] [link].

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

House passes reform to Medicare Advantage prior authorizations. On Average, Two Nurses Are Assaulted Every Hour, New Press Ganey Analysis Finds. Iowa nurse fired for incorrectly administering monkeypox shots. Lawsuit seeks to unmask nursing home owners who ‘defrauded’ creditors. Locals are skeptical.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

CMS intends to increase its oversight and scrutiny of changes of ownership (“CHOWs”) and operator disclosures for skilled nursing facilities. The changes in CY 2023 PFS Final Rule included changes that impact skilled nursing facilities (“SNFs”).

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Healthcare Law Today

DECEMBER 8, 2022

On November 28, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Center for Clinical Standards and Quality issued a memorandum to State Survey Agency Directors stating that hospitals risk Condition of Participation (CoP) violations for failure to adequately respond to and prevent incidents of workplace violence.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 31, 2022

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has armed surveyors with detailed instructions on how to survey skilled nursing facilities for compliance with the CMS staff vaccine requirements.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 19, 2022

Nursing homes and long-term care facilities face increased turnover, look to new solution to attract workers. Rat infestation closes Veteran Affairs nursing home in Arizona. Deadline to Close Nursing Home Extended by 2 Months. Valley nursing home workers calling for increased pay and staffing.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

13-year Medicare payment dispute will return to HHS, court rules. Only 14% of Hospitals Met Price Transparency Rule Compliance. Aspen University investigation: Students vent frustration amid nursing board probe into private college. Nursing homes say they’re being price gouged by direct care staffing agencies.

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Hall Render

MARCH 8, 2022

On March 1, 2022, President Biden outlined his plan to increase the quality of patient care, resident safety, regulations, fines and ownership transparency in skilled nursing care during his State of the Union address. million people live in over 15,500 Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Healthcare Compliance Will Be a Challenge in Post-PHE World. House report attacks, nursing homes fight back over allegations of deficient staffing, care and safe practices as pandemic hit. Colorado senior-care company pauses expansion into Indiana after Medicare audit. million to resolve Medicare fraud claims.

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Hall Render

MARCH 3, 2023

on 7th medical office building acquisition in a year Baptist Health expanding in Nassau and St.

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Med-Net Compliance

OCTOBER 3, 2022

On September 23, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released revised guidance for the August 25, 2020, interim final rule that established long-term care (LTC) facility testing requirements for staff and residents.

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Hall Render

MARCH 31, 2023

in 2022, survey finds Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency Why are 600+ rural hospitals at risk of closing? in 2022, survey finds Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency Why are 600+ rural hospitals at risk of closing? buys industrial property in Rancho Cordova for $5.12

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Hall Render

JANUARY 6, 2022

Note: This article has been revised to include information on the Group 2 states as of January 18, 2022. Phased Approach of Compliance. Background. Currently Excluded State. CMS enforcement will occur in the states where there is not an injunction in place. The regulations and QSO Memos guidance do not apply to Texas at this time.

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Health Law Advisor

APRIL 8, 2022

On April 7, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued guidance terminating numerous blanket waivers applicable to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), inpatient hospices, intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF/IIDs), and end stage renal disease (ESRD) facilities.

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Hall Render

MAY 19, 2023

operating loss in Q2 As RI legislators near session’s end, compromise on expensive proposals looks inevitable ‘It is wrong’: Charlesgate workers ask state to keep nursing home open. Here’s what is happening there.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MARCH 3, 2022

On February 28, 2022, President Biden announced a set of reforms designed to improve the safety and quality of nursing home care, hold nursing homes accountable for the care that they provide, and make the quality of care and facility ownership more transparent.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 29, 2023

NATIONAL 4 largest healthcare data breaches of 2023 Anesthesia practices sue CMS over reimbursement method Antitrust enforcements hit a high in 2022, with health deals impacted ASCs face leadership exodus CMS floats appeals process over observational stays CMS proposes additional Medicare appeals processes FTC eyes healthcare mergers, report shows (..)

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

judgment against nursing home chain over woman’s death Arkansas BCBS names VP of group market U of Arkansas to offer dual DNP-MBA program Unity Health welcomes Jacksonville community to new hospital Baptist Health Opens Behavioral Services Clinic in North Little Rock Arkansas Children’s Hospital gets $2.5

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Hall Render

JULY 8, 2022

CMS issues updated nursing home staffing compliance guidelines. Nurse pay jumps nearly 5%. Worst health system data breaches of 2022, according to Wired. Arizona will spend millions on fixing nursing shortage. Arizona looks to address nursing shortage through new bill. CALIFORNIA.

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Hall Render

JULY 1, 2022

Medicare’s physician pay system is ‘unsustainable,’ trustees say. Supreme Court backs HHS approach to Medicare payments for hospitals serving low-income patients. Supreme Court rules in favor of HHS in Medicare disproportionate share payments case. Nursing home staffing woes continue across St.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 28, 2022

Hospital discharge pressures build as nursing homes clamor for help. The nursing home staffing crisis right now is like nothing we’ve seen before. Where Hospital Price Transparency Compliance Is Lagging. Where Hospital Price Transparency Compliance Is Lagging. Medicare scheme.

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Hall Render

MAY 5, 2023

acquisition of Oak Street Health to expand primary care footprint Did Hospitals Violate EMTALA by Failing to Provide Abortion Care? Here’s how, and why hospitals say it ‘cherry-picks data.’ of Iowa Health Care denies sharing patient data with Facebook, but are they right?

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Healthcare Law Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

The Biden Administration has expressed a deep concern about nursing home owners and related parties excessively profiting off of the residents they serve to the detriment of quality care. The Biden plan also focuses on the recent upsurge in private equity ownership of nursing homes. Indeed, the U.S.

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