The law includes many measures aimed at aiding LT/PAC providers who are on the front lines of the national fight against the coronavirus.

The videos are designed to give long term and post-acute care providers a national update straight from association leader Mark Parkinson and answer frequently asked provider questions.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House will approve the Senate stimulus package on Friday, with President Trump promising to sign the bill into law once it reaches his desk.

Certain Medicare beneficiaries classified as being in observation status at hospitals and not admitted as inpatients can appeal this designation to the Medicare program.

Surveyors won’t be allowed to enter buildings for any type of survey if they are unable to meet the latest CDC guidance on Personal Protective Equipment expectations.

The agency says it will reprioritize surveys to conduct focus about infection control for facilities that have had an infection control deficiency in the past to assure that they are in compliance with the new regulations.

CMS says it is issuing clearer guidance on the screening of residents, employees, and visitors to nursing facilities. The new guidance will support excluding certain visitors from facilities.

Seema Verma says agency is concerned about inconsistency in how state survey agents perform their role of monitoring health and safety measures in SNFs.

Seven states report at least 40 percent of all Medicare enrollees are signed up for Medicare Advantage plans.

The most marked differences over the past 30 years center on the greater diversity and higher acuity in today's centers, as well as the new ways in which care for residents has evolved over time.

The law includes many measures aimed at aiding LT/PAC providers who are on the front lines of the national fight against the coronavirus.

The videos are designed to give long term and post-acute care providers a national update straight from association leader Mark Parkinson and answer frequently asked provider questions.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House will approve the Senate stimulus package on Friday, with President Trump promising to sign the bill into law once it reaches his desk.

Certain Medicare beneficiaries classified as being in observation status at hospitals and not admitted as inpatients can appeal this designation to the Medicare program.

Surveyors won’t be allowed to enter buildings for any type of survey if they are unable to meet the latest CDC guidance on Personal Protective Equipment expectations.

The agency says it will reprioritize surveys to conduct focus about infection control for facilities that have had an infection control deficiency in the past to assure that they are in compliance with the new regulations.

CMS says it is issuing clearer guidance on the screening of residents, employees, and visitors to nursing facilities. The new guidance will support excluding certain visitors from facilities.

Seema Verma says agency is concerned about inconsistency in how state survey agents perform their role of monitoring health and safety measures in SNFs.

Seven states report at least 40 percent of all Medicare enrollees are signed up for Medicare Advantage plans.

The most marked differences over the past 30 years center on the greater diversity and higher acuity in today's centers, as well as the new ways in which care for residents has evolved over time.