CMS is preparing to move to the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES) for Minimum Data Set (MDS) submissions.

The American Health Care Association (AHCA) continues to develop resources and tools to assist nursing facilities with maintaining compliance with the CMS Requirements of Participation (RoPs).

The Legislature’s Joint Committee on Elder Affairs has scheduled a public in person and virtual hearing on Monday, April 10th at 9:30 am on the Omnibus Nursing Home reform bill: An Act to Improve Quality and Oversight of Long-Term Care.

Member Updates: Reminder: 3 Day Stay Waiver Ends May 11; Letters of Support Needed for MSCA Workforce Grant Application; HPC Convenes Health Care Workforce Forum.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) yesterday issued its proposed federal fiscal year 2024 (FFY 2024) Medicare SNF PPS rule, covering October 2023 through September 2024. CMS is proposing an overall net market basket increase of 3.7%.

Information Distributed to Physicians on Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotic Medications and Erroneous Diagnosis of Schizophrenia; CMS Rescinds QSO-20-31-ALL and Issues Updated Guidance for Enhanced Enforcement for Infection Control Deficiencies; MassHealth Issues Provider Bulletin Announcing Update to COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Supplemental Payments for NFs: Payments Ending On April 30, 2023.

Audits & Investigations: What To Do When The Government Comes “Knocking” Tuesday, April 4, 2023 2:00PM - 3:30PM Via Zoom 1.5 CEUs It can be both daunting and overwhelming for providers to confront audits and investigations initiated by government agencies, particularly when significant demands are made without much, if any, notice and little time to respond. It is essential to understand the rights and obligations of providers encountering these circumstances and what can be done to best protect your interests

We are saddened to let you know about the passing of Larry Gerber on March 25th after a brief illness. Larry was the founder and Chief Executive Officer of EPOCH Senior Living.

The American Health Care Association (AHCA) is excited to announce that the 2023 National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW) Planning Guide and products are now available at www.nsncw.org.