CMS issues final nursing home Medicare pay rule for 2024
Modern Healthcare
JULY 31, 2023
Skilled nursing faciltiies will receive a higher Medicare pay bump in fiscal 2024 than proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in April.
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Modern Healthcare
JULY 31, 2023
Skilled nursing faciltiies will receive a higher Medicare pay bump in fiscal 2024 than proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in April.
The Health Law Firm Blog
APRIL 15, 2024
Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On February 1, 2024, the District Court for the Southern District of Florida announced that Florida nursing home mogul Phillip Esformes had reached a plea deal on pending conspiracy [.] Indest III, J.D.,
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The Health Law Firm Blog
MARCH 25, 2024
Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On February 1, 2024, the District Court for the Southern District of Florida announced that Florida nursing home mogul Phillip Esformes had reached a plea deal on pending conspiracy [.] Indest III, J.D.,
The Health Law Firm Blog
MARCH 4, 2024
Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On February 1, 2024, the District Court for the Southern District of Florida announced that Florida nursing home mogul Phillip Esformes had reached a plea deal on pending conspiracy [.] Indest III, J.D.,
MedTrainer
JANUARY 10, 2024
It’s that time of the year to check your records for 2023 compliance deficiencies and set your organization up for success in 2024. Release of Industry-Specific Compliance Program Guidance (ICPG) is anticipated in 2024. It may seem a little early to do some spring cleaning, but not when it comes to compliance!
Modern Healthcare
JULY 3, 2023
Nursing homes, rehab providers and psychiatric hospitals urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to account for economic conditions in fiscal 2024 rates
Compliancy Group
APRIL 17, 2024
Focus Areas for 2024 The OIG’s General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) establishes industry-specific compliance program guidance (ICPG) for 2024 that focuses on forms of fraud, waste, and abuse specific to certain types of suppliers, providers, and entities like nursing homes, clinical laboratories, and hospitals.
Hanys
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
We're telling legislators to stabilize New York's hospitals and nursing homes and protect New Yorkers' access to care. Our new fact sheets explain why the final SFY 2024-2025 budget must: Close the Medicaid gap. Reject Medicaid cuts. Provide low- and no-cost relief.
Provider Trust
JANUARY 25, 2024
Though HHS has made efforts to address the challenges outlined in this year’s report, there are still many opportunities for improvement in 2024. We’ve broken down the report’s primary themes and how they affect healthcare organizations moving forward in 2024. With Medicaid, the challenges are equally formidable.
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 The CMS Memo confirms that this requirement will remain in effect until May 21, 2024 unless additional regulatory action is taken.
Hall Render
DECEMBER 20, 2023
S&P Global Ratings published a sector view report indicating the agency expects a constrained operating environment in 2024 largely due to persistently high labor and operating costs. Medicaid funding changes are also accelerating the move from nursing homes to home and community-based services.
Hall Render
MAY 10, 2024
Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’ Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’ million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’
Hall Render
DECEMBER 8, 2023
A recent report on medical office trends for 2024 indicated that, while interest rates may help stabilize the financing environment for the health care real estate sector, the labor environment may continue to be challenging. Some are predicting a rise in mental healthcare clinic deals in 2024.
Hall Render
APRIL 19, 2024
to Study Treatments for Vascular Abnormalities Federal Appeals Court Hears Arguments on Nation’s First Ban on Gender-affirming Care for Minors Jason Demke Hired as COO at Mercy Hospital Fort Smit Pulaski Tech Awarded $5.7M
Hall Render
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
CT’s Medicaid reimbursement rates lower than peer states: report Better safety training, reporting, escorts for CT home health care workers focus of new legislation D.C. Mary’s unveils new name, but mission remains unchanged UCHealth sues thousands of patients every year. What they say sets them apart.
Hall Render
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
ALABAMA American Family Care opens new health care center in Northeast Birmingham doctors secure $13.9M Here’s why Ransomware gang reportedly selling Prospect Medical patient data Ransomware attack not the only headache for Prospect Medical Ridgecrest Regional Hospital receives $5.5
Hall Render
JUNE 30, 2023
for physician referral scheme In Los Angeles, hospital CEO pay could be capped Kaiser Permanente ratings affirmed amid healthy financial profile Nurses vote ‘no confidence’ in California hospital administration, board Nursing facility, management company settle physician kickback allegations for $3.8M
Hall Render
JULY 28, 2023
million for rural hospital expansion Hospices in Arizona & other states receive scrutiny over concerns of fraud, waste & abuse Phoenix Children’s Building New 44,000-Square Foot Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Firefighters oppose Banner’s planned $400M hospital There’s a growing nurse shortage in Arizona.
Hall Render
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Full 4th Circuit to tackle Medicaid fraud standard under False Claims Act. On Average, Two Nurses Are Assaulted Every Hour, New Press Ganey Analysis Finds. Three Springs Surgery Center to open in 2024. Iowa nurse fired for incorrectly administering monkeypox shots. Louis County Couple Sentenced for Defrauding Medicaid.
Hall Render
JANUARY 5, 2024
Wade; expected to remain big issue in 2024 races Most nursing home residents in Arizona still haven’t gotten their COVID-19 booster COVID-19 hospitalizations are up in Arizona and around the U.S.
Hall Render
JULY 12, 2023
CMS’ goal is to select SFP hospices starting in 2024. Selection Approach In establishing the proposed SFP, CMS examined the Special Focus Facility program for nursing homes and its methodology for facility selection.
Hall Render
MARCH 3, 2023
NATIONAL 14 rural senators push CMS to extend low-wage hospitals’ payment bump in FY2024 American Hospital Association voices support for telehealth expansion bill Behavioral health market to hit $262B by 2029 Biden administration moves to establish ‘guardrails’ for telehealth prescriptions CMS Officials Confirm End of PHE Nursing (..)
Hall Render
MARCH 28, 2023
The end of the PHE has a significant impact on skilled nursing facilities (“SNFs”) as it ends the remaining regulatory blanket waivers, revisits resident Medicaid eligibility and changes many COVID regulations that were issued during the PHE. In 2020, CMS revised the nursing home infection control regulations at 42 CFR § 483.80
Hall Render
DECEMBER 1, 2023
1 Mass General Brigham to build AI products with Australian health tech company Mass General Brigham hospital workers to receive average 21% raises Mass General Brigham to integrate triage AI across system Mass General Brigham sued over infection control lapse Nurse practitioner pleads guilty to $7.8M
Hall Render
DECEMBER 22, 2023
health care spending hits $4.5 Million in Retaliation Suit John Muir, Tenet scrap hospital deal after FTC challenge Kaiser to lay off 79 administrative employees Leaning toward big wins in schizophrenia and vaccines, venture group raises new fund of $389 million Madera hospital creditors want to be paid, including CEO. health care spending hits $4.5
Hall Render
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
in federal funds for hospitals State of the State 2024: Arkansas health care faces challenges Study ranks Arkansas at the absolute bottom for dental health A mosaic of medical staffing solutions: Groups work to increase health care workforce in Northwest Arkansas CHI St. ‘We 5 highest paid anesthesiologists in Washington, DC D.C.’s
Hall Render
MARCH 31, 2023
s Socially Determined aims to address potential gaps in Medicaid enrollment Lawsuits Mount Against DC Health Link Over Breach of Congress Members’ Data DC COVID-19 centers closing Friday Mayor Bowser Canceling $90 Million in Medical Debt for up to 90,000 DC Residents DELAWARE ChristianaCare CEO Dr.
Hall Render
APRIL 12, 2024
New president tapped to lead major hospital system in Denver area New president to lead opening of $650M hospital in Wheat Ridge Telehealth program offers support to forensic nurses Colorado Medicaid program settles lawsuit over lack of mental health care for children Colorado is trying to cut prescription drug prices.
Hall Render
APRIL 15, 2022
CMS: End to pandemic waivers helps nursing homes ‘redirect efforts’ to meet residents’ needs. CMS pushes for mandatory flu vax monitoring among nursing home staff. CMS Releases Skilled Nursing Facility PPS Proposed Rule for FY23. CMS Releases Skilled Nursing Facility PPS Proposed Rule for FY23.
Hall Render
JUNE 9, 2023
million from Miracle Day Arkansas Hospice Takes Over LifeTouch Hospice Arkansas hospitals say they are struggling; report questions those claims Arkansas law allows physician assistants to be rendering providers for Medicaid Arkansas rural hospitals work to keep their doors open Panda Express Pledges $1.2M
Hall Render
AUGUST 25, 2023
NATIONAL AHA shares proposals for drug shortage legislation with House committee America’s biggest hospital landlord sees deals souring Babylon Health files for bankruptcy Bankruptcies mounting in troubled nursing home industry Calls grow for national patient safety board: 3 leaders weigh in CMS details plan to allow Part D beneficiaries to pay (..)
Hall Render
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
11 Plan To Slash $1.5B 11 Plan To Slash $1.5B face growing challenges to stay open KENTUCKY BehaVR merges with New York City-based Fern Health For years, a powerful Louisville hospital sued people for unpaid bills.
C&M Health Law
AUGUST 10, 2022
On July 29, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that updates Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and enacts changes to the SNF Quality Reporting Program and the SNF Value-Based Purchasing Program beginning in FY 2023. Staffing Levels.
Hall Render
AUGUST 4, 2023
10 Providers prepare for new vaccine threats as mandate officially sunsets Senate committee passes HHS appropriations bill for FY 2024 Stark law changes ramp up in 2023 The gap between strong hospitals and struggling systems is growing This trend could reduce the number of ASCs UnitedHealthcare Invests $11.1M To Address SDOH Needs U.S.
Hall Render
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
NATIONAL 988 suicide hotline adds support for American Sign Language 3 Takeaways from Physician Compensation Trends Adventist Health completes merger with Montebello’s ailing Beverly Hospital AHA-supported bill to protect health care workers introduced in Senate AHA weighs in on CMS’ proposed ASC payment system AHA submits comments on CY 2024 (..)
Hall Render
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Ransomware attacks against hospitals put patients’ lives at risk, researchers say States, FTC continue to target noncompetes: 3 updates The best hospital in each state, per Newsweek What to know about Stark law’s $9.2M for scholarships Yale New Haven investment leader departs DC D.C.’s
Hall Render
APRIL 26, 2024
New California rule aims to limit health care cost increases to 3% annually UC San Diego Health operations deal with California hospital slows to crawl Kaiser reports data breach affecting 13.4M in 256-Slice CT scanner Lifepoint reports $200M+ economic impact in Cen Ky St.
Hall Render
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Vincent Partners With Park Plaza Mall on Community Health Programs Former Arkansas Medical Board Chair Brian Hyatt Arrested for Medicaid Fraud New Provider in Arkansas Focuses on No-Rush Health Care Walker Foundation Pledges $1M to UAMS Radiation Oncology Center Five nonprofits to split $5.9 Luke’s receives $1.5
Hall Render
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
House report attacks, nursing homes fight back over allegations of deficient staffing, care and safe practices as pandemic hit. Three Springs Surgery Center to open in 2024. A federal judge schedules a hearing on Florida’s Medicaid transgender rule. Nursing home owners seek changes to proposed state regulations.
Hall Render
APRIL 1, 2022
Nursing Home Operating Expenses Could Balloon by $500K With Staffing Minimums in Place. Parkinson warns of new ‘enormous’ business problem for nursing homes; highlights staffing-minimum alternative. Apprentice program addressing the nursing shortage crisis in Alabama. UnityPoint Health names nursing chief.
AIHC
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The GCPG standardized the seven Elements of a Successful Compliance Program, which differs slightly from the individual compliance guidance documents (CPGs) directed at various segments of the health care industry, such as hospitals, nursing homes, third-party billers, and durable medical equipment suppliers.
AIHC
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The GCPG standardized the seven Elements of a Successful Compliance Program, which differs slightly from the individual compliance guidance documents (CPGs) directed at various segments of the health care industry, such as hospitals, nursing homes, third-party billers, and durable medical equipment suppliers.
Hall Render
DECEMBER 15, 2023
s Vanda Pharmaceuticals pays $100M for commercial rights to Johnson & Johnson company’s drug Hundreds of DC’s Medicaid nursing home patients sent to Maryland Medical facility in DC’s Ward 8 gets $22.5M NATIONAL AHA pushes back on HHS proposal to penalize hospitals for cyberattacks AHA urges Congress to oppose H.R.
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