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Medicaid Cuts Would Devastate Providers Serving ID/DD Populations33024Despite being the backbone of ID/DD care, Medicaid reimbursement rates often fall short of covering the actual cost of care, regardless of any future cuts. This underfunding has led to longer waitlists for home and community-based services programs, facility closures, and reduced access to timely, essential support that individuals desperately need. 4/22/2025 2:00:39 PM4/22/2025 2:00:39 PMProvider Magazine / Articles / Medicaid Cuts Would Devastate Providers Serving ID/DD Populations Medicaid cuts would be devastating to individuals with intellectual and STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Articles/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx25696980https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Articles{B53DFF69-F251-470B-8529-E436B6B60120}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_BreakingNews.js31;1631
How to Structure Your Compliance Program2797 It is important that an organization have a formal compliance program as proactive and preventive; a structure to address issues; and as a mitigating factor should compliance violations be identified by regulatory agencies. 1/21/2025 2:19:52 PM1/21/2025 2:19:52 PMProvider Magazine / Articles / How to Structure Your Compliance Program How to Structure Your Compliance Program   Robert Rohr   1/21/2025 Management Policy STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Articles/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx3158690https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Articles{9255287C-93AA-40A2-AF16-6CE171FC48BC}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_BreakingNews.js31;1631
4 Tips to Improve Section GG Coding Accuracy10311The four tips described here will help facility teams develop a process to ensure the accuracy of section GG items. 1/9/2024 2:57:27 PM1/9/2024 2:57:27 PMProvider Magazine / Articles / 4 Tips to Improve Section GG Coding Accuracy Although keeping it simple is often the easiest and most tempting way to complete a task, sometimes it STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Articles/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx4907750https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Articles{FC0CAA40-1571-4EAD-A98E-F5D8AD2329F0}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_BreakingNews.js31;1631
Working Together to Advocate for Better Solutions with Mark Parkinson11328In this video interview, Parkinson outlines top legilsative and regulatory priorities for this year. 7/20/2023 1:54:22 PM7/20/2023 1:54:22 PMProvider Magazine / Video Resources / ProviderTV / Working Together to Advocate for Better Solutions with Mark Parkinson Mark Parkinson, president and CEO of the American Health STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Video-Resources/ProviderTV/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx1477210https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Video-Resources/ProviderTV{22169DF3-6A55-4E93-8335-D9353E025B72}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_ProviderTV.js33;1633
Are D-SNPs Enough for Dual Eligibles in Long Term Care?116D-SNPs are tailored towards community-dwelling beneficiaries, they are generally designed to provide an infrastructure of care that already exists within an LTC facility. 2/13/2024 8:06:21 PM2/13/2024 8:06:21 PMAre D-SNPs Enough for Dual Eligibles in Long Term Care?   Steve Manning   5/2/2023 Medicare Policy In 2018 Congress permanently authorized the operation of STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Articles/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx4527650https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Articles{03150F9A-18B0-4F4A-8331-EE755CFB2D7D}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_BreakingNews.js31;1631
State Advocacy Efforts with Zach Shamberg11243Shamberg discusses Medicaid waivers and state advocacy efforts.10/12/2022 8:06:37 PM10/12/2022 8:06:37 PMProvider Magazine / Video Resources / ProviderTV / State Advocacy Efforts with Zach Shamberg State Advocacy Efforts with Zach Shamberg   10/13/2022 Policy STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Video-Resources/ProviderTV/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx716130https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Video-Resources/ProviderTV{5A121E60-38BA-4933-814A-607946436B02}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_ProviderTV.js33;1633
Influencing the Future of the Long Term Care Industry with Andy Aronson11074Aronson discusses how educating regulators affects our future as an industry.9/29/2022 12:03:31 PM9/29/2022 12:03:31 PMProvider Magazine / Video Resources / ProviderTV / Influencing the Future of the Long Term Care Industry with Andy Aronson Bringing a unique background in health care law, Andy STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Video-Resources/ProviderTV/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx532660https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Video-Resources/ProviderTV{1ED7776A-E59D-447A-997D-054B8E6C6C16}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_ProviderTV.js33;1633
PDPM Data Trends Part IV10022“Spillover” occurs in non-COVID patient CMIs when minimum data set patient assessment item patterns change from what would have occurred if not for the pandemic.12/19/2022 9:40:41 PM12/19/2022 9:40:41 PMProvider Magazine / Articles / PDPM Data Trends Part IV PDPM Data Trends Part IV Unresolved COVID “Spillover Effects” in CMS Proposed PDPM Parity Adjustment Approach STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Articles/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx1220250https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Articles{84349236-D893-4F30-B0EE-5DE01CE0DADD}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_BreakingNews.js31;1631
PDPM Data Trends Part III: PDPM Isolation Policy Hurt Providers that Followed Public Health Guidance 7915The series will delve into questions related to patient care delivery, outcomes, and payment model implications informed by observed PDPM data trends. 6/8/2022 8:37:07 PM6/8/2022 8:37:07 PMProvider Magazine / Issues / 2022 / June/July / PDPM Data Trends Part III: PDPM Isolation Policy Hurt Providers that Followed Public Health Guidance This is the third of a series STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Issues/2022/JuneJuly/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx2257440https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Issues/2022/JuneJuly{CDF55F8F-D66F-4F51-B4DF-0937112B9EBB}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_MagazineArticleFull.js32;1632
Five Stars is No Longer the Bar5155While accreditation may be the last thing providers want to consider, it may be one of the most strategic and valuable endeavors providers can achieve to effectively improve their outcomes and enhance their financial outlook. 3/10/2023 8:53:28 PM3/10/2023 8:53:28 PMProvider Magazine / Articles / Five Stars is No Longer the Bar Five Stars is No Longer the Bar Why providers need to go beyond CMS certification to succeed Gina STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Articles/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx1504270https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Articles{1D15C9C9-1B99-4D63-A631-C994EAB926BE}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_MagazineArticleFull.js32;1632
PDPM Data Trends Part II4990​​​​This is the second of a series of articles related to the implementation of PDPM supported by examples of data trends reported by CMS, academic researchers, as well as analyses conducted by AHCA.4/27/2022 7:11:16 PM4/27/2022 7:11:16 PMProvider Magazine / Issues / 2022 / April/May / PDPM Data Trends Part II PDPM Data Trends Part II Is the COVID-era SNF population CMS is evaluating for a possible parity STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Issues/2022/AprilMay/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx771130https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Issues/2022/AprilMay{E509B257-EAFD-49B2-A9BE-D3A4366AA85E}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_MagazineArticleFull.js32;1632
PDPM Data Trends Part I4994This is the first of a series of articles related to the implementation of PDPM supported by examples of data trends reported by CMS, academic researchers, as well as analyses conducted by AHCA. 4/27/2022 5:01:34 PM4/27/2022 5:01:34 PMProvider Magazine / Issues / 2022 / April/May / PDPM Data Trends Part I PDPM Data Trends Part I Is PDPM Working as CMS Intended? Daniel Ciolek   4/1/2022 Policy STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Issues/2022/AprilMay/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx1526520https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Issues/2022/AprilMay{C1AFCFF9-B739-4791-9F4A-4A9CC1CC0955}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_MagazineArticleFull.js32;1632
'We urge you to take action': An Important Message from Mark Parkinson1183Mark Parkinson, AHCA/NCAL president & chief executive officer, sends an important message to providers everywhere.4/21/2022 3:48:50 PM4/21/2022 3:48:50 PMProvider Magazine / Articles / 'We urge you to take action': An Important Message from Mark Parkinson Mark Parkinson, AHCA/NCAL president & chief executive officer, sends an STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Articles/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx1399270https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Articles{FD9EA28E-D549-4214-B51E-3C7F621DAD63}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_BreakingNews.js31;1631
AHCA, NCAL Release Statement on Vaccine Mandate Injunction 587Association supports vaccination for nursing homes, but fears critical loss of staff members under current mandate.12/1/2021 6:54:34 PM12/1/2021 6:54:34 PMProvider Magazine / Articles / AHCA, NCAL Release Statement on Vaccine Mandate Injunction The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Articles/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx53390https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Articles{00B598DD-DB48-414E-BABD-FAAE8930136B}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_BreakingNews.js31;1631
Unfunded Nursing Home Mandates in 'Build Back Better Act' Will Worsen Historic Staffing Crisis1826Bill could force thousands of struggling nursing homes to further limit access to care to millions of seniors.11/17/2021 6:47:34 PM11/17/2021 6:47:34 PMUnfunded Nursing Home Mandates in 'Build Back Better Act' Will Worsen Historic Staffing Crisis   Joanne Erickson   11/17/2021 Policy Workforce STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Articles/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx591100https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Articles{D39B22AC-441E-4BD3-AA62-7CC2306A7823}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_BreakingNews.js31;1631
CMS, OSHA Release New Vaccine Mandate Details797Interim rule sets timeline, particulars for health care worker vaccination requirements.11/5/2021 4:09:16 PM11/5/2021 4:09:16 PMProvider Magazine / Articles / CMS, OSHA Release New Vaccine Mandate Details CMS, OSHA Release New Vaccine Mandate Details   Joanne Erickson   11/5/2021 Policy STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Articles/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx57970https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Articles{1D9D7D3E-4698-4219-9624-E4CB415D2F39}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_BreakingNews.js31;1631
Association Reacts to Biden Administration Call for Vaccine Mandates in Health Care Settings740The policy may help slow unvaccinated staff from seeking other lines of work, Parkinson said.9/9/2021 11:07:04 PM9/9/2021 11:07:04 PMAssociation Reacts to Biden Administration Call for Vaccine Mandates in Health Care Settings   Joanne Erickson   9/9/2021 Policy COVID-19 STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Articles/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx58270https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Articles{5C665523-91F7-4824-9968-015BD703C345}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_BreakingNews.js31;1631
Growing Number of Senators Urge HHS To Distribute Provider Relief Fund Resources1100A “fourth wave” of COVID-19 infections across the country has stretched providers to the breaking point, senators tell agency.9/8/2021 3:06:47 PM9/8/2021 3:06:47 PMGrowing Number of Senators Urge HHS To Distribute Provider Relief Fund Resources   Joanne Erickson   9/8/2021 COVID-19 Policy Members of Congress on both sides of STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Articles/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx53540https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Articles{3B7FAED9-44EE-4836-A948-C9CAF809D4BF}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_BreakingNews.js31;1631
Senators Call for HHS to Release Resources From Provider Relief Fund 1694No resources have been distributed to health care providers yet this year.8/30/2021 5:47:41 PM8/30/2021 5:47:41 PMSenators Call for HHS to Release Resources From Provider Relief Fund   Joanne Erickson   8/30/2021 Policy COVID-19 A bipartisan group of more than 40 U.S. senators STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Articles/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx505100https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Articles{BD3291BB-1C00-4CE2-8913-06B03CB75CC3}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_BreakingNews.js31;1631
FDA Gives Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Full Approval1041The vaccine continues to be available under emergency use authorization, the agency said.8/23/2021 7:36:16 PM8/23/2021 7:36:16 PMProvider Magazine / Articles / FDA Gives Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Full Approval FDA Gives Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Full Approval   Joanne Erickson   8/23/2021 Policy STS_ListItem_850https://www.providermagazine.com/Articles/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx630150https://www.providermagazine.comhtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.providermagazine.com/Articles{3B7A112C-BEC2-4691-B8DC-77BA5E54AFC8}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Content Web Parts/Item_BreakingNews.js31;1631

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