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HHS Begins Distributing Phase 3 COVID-19 Provider Relief Funding

From HHS: Today, the Trump Administration, through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is announcing it has completed review of Phase 3 applications from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) …

COVID-19 / Skilled Nursing

New Incentive Payment Distribution to Nursing Homes

The Trump Administration is announcing it will distribute $523 million in second round performance payments to over 9,000 nursing homes. These nursing homes are being rewarded for successfully reducing COVID-19 …

Skilled Nursing

SNFs: Massive Pay Cuts for Physical and Occupational Therapy in 2021!

Yesterday CMS issued its annual Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule that includes updates on policy changes for Medicare payments under the PFS and other Medicare Part B issues, on …

COVID-19 / Skilled Nursing

CMS Urging Nursing Homes to Follow Established COVID Guidelines This Holiday Season

Today, in advance of the approaching holiday season, CMS is urging nursing home staff, residents and visitors to follow established guidelines for visitation and adherence to the core principles of …

COVID-19 / Skilled Nursing

CMS Releases Nursing Home COVID-19 Training Data with an Urgent Call to Action

Over the past months, CMS has released many training resources for nursing homes to take advantage of. One of the most important resources is the CMS Targeted COVID-19 Training for …

Medical Billing & Collections / Skilled Nursing

SNFs: More Scrutiny Coming Your Way! Stay on Top of the 3 Day Inpatient Hospital Stay Requirement.

An Office of Inspector General (OIG) report found that Medicare improperly paid for SNF services when patients didn’t meet the Medicare 3-Day inpatient hospital stay requirement. Here is the summary …

COVID-19 / Skilled Nursing

HHS Will Distribute $333 Million to High-Performing Nursing Homes

HHS, through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is announcing it will distribute approximately $333 million in first round performance payments to over 10,000 nursing homes. These nursing homes …

COVID-19 / Skilled Nursing

Nursing Home Inspections are Ramping Up Nationwide: NY Nursing Homes Hit with Big Fines.

From AP News: “Health inspectors found safety shortcomings at 77 New York nursing homes during the coronavirus pandemic, including basic infection-control violations like failing to have staff wear masks or …

Medicaid / Skilled Nursing

CMS Announces New Funding to Support Transitioning Individuals from Nursing Homes to the Community

CMS announced the availability of up to $165 million in supplemental funding to states currently operating Money Follows the Person (MFP) demonstration programs. This funding will help state Medicaid programs …

COVID-19 / Skilled Nursing

CMS Issues New Guidance for Nursing Home Visitation

CMS has issued new guidance for nursing home visitation and COVID-19 infection control. CMS makes it clear that outdoor visitation is encouraged, and indoor visitation is possible if there have …

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