New Interactive Data Maps on Market Saturation, Beneficiaries
Providers have a new tool to help them make informed decisions about the locations where they offer services and the beneficiaries they serve. CMS...
New I9 Forms Released by US Citizenship and Immigration Service
Form I-9 is used for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. All U.S. employers must...
Fire Door Inspections: Important Changes from CMS
CMS distributed an S&C letter Monday afternoon to State Fire Marshals regarding requirements for fire door inspections, and the time frame facilities have to...
CMS Tips for Fire Alarm System Testing
CMS recently shared information with the Kansas Fire Marshal pertaining to fire alarm system inspection, testing and maintenance.
Read the note from CMS.
Hospice News
CMS has announced that Hospice Notice of Elections (NOEs) can be filed electronically as of January 1, 2018. Currently, NOEs are only able to be submitted using Direct Data...
USDOL Elects Not to Defend White Collar Overtime Rule
In a court filing on June 30, 2017, the Department of Labor (DOL) signaled that it would no longer defend a rule promulgated by the...
CMS Clarifies Effective Date of Compliance and Ethics Program
CMS finally has amended the regulatory language for the revised Nursing Home Requirements to clarify that the requirement to have a compliance and ethics...
OCR Quick Response Cyber Attack Checklist and Graphic
In the wake of several recent international cyber-attacks focusing on the health care sector, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Office...
New S & C Letter: Formatting for Plans of Correction
On Friday, CMS issued S&C Letter S&C: 17-34-ALL, which provides new guidance regarding the formatting for Plans of Corrections (PoCs)/Allegations of Compliance (AOC). Specifically:
Providers/Suppliers and...
CMS Info on Fire Alarm Testing
The Office of the State Fire Marshal has passed along information from CMS about testing and maintenance in regards to fire alarm system.
Testing &...
CMS Reg Explanation: When Discharge Notice Must be Sent to Ombudsman
CMS has released a detailed description and explanation of the new regulatory requirement for sending discharge notices to the long-term care ombudsman. The information...
KDADS Survey Trends For Nursing Homes and Assisted Living
The most recent survey data is now available for nursing homes and assisted living/residential health care/home plus.
Nursing home trends:
Annual surveys are still behind,...