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July 15, 2025
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July 14, 2025
CMS Reminds Skilled Nursing Facilities of August 1 Revalidation Deadline
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reminds all skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to meet the upcoming August 1, 2025, deadline to revalidate their enrollment and report updated ownership and management details. This initiative is part of CMS’ broader push to strengthen transparency arou...
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July 14, 2025
Florida Enacts Law Requiring Certification of Nursing Home Medical Directors
A new Florida law was just passed that will significantly change the state’s nursing homes. The law, which will go into effect over the next year, sets higher expectations for medical directors and introduces stronger accountability measures for monitoring patient safety culture.
Policy Snapshot
July 7, 2025
The "One Big Beautiful Bill" and Its Impact on Medicaid, Medicare, and Long-Term Care
On July 4, President Donald Trump signed into law H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA). Go here to get an overview of its key implications for the post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings.
Policy Snapshot
June 30, 2025
HHS and CMS Leaders Announce Major Insurer Commitment to Prior Authorization Overhaul
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz recently met with industry leaders to discuss their pledge to streamline and improve the prior authorization processes for Medicare Advantage, Medicaid Managed Care, Health Insurance Marketplace®, and comm...
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June 30, 2025
CMS Issues Warning About Medicare Phishing Scam Involving Fax Requests
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has identified a fraud scheme targeting Medicare providers and suppliers. Scammers are impersonating CMS and sending fax requests for medical records and documentation, falsely claiming to be part of a Medicare audit.
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June 23, 2025
CMS Updates Nursing Home Care Compare
CMS is implementing several updates to the Nursing Home Care Compare website.
Policy Snapshot
June 23, 2025
Legislation Reintroduced to Address Medicare Observation Status
The Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act has been reintroduced by Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) as H.R. 3954 in the House. The bipartisan legislation aims to correct a longstanding issue in Medicare policy that impacts thousands of beneficiaries each year.
Policy Snapshot
June 23, 2025
OIG Launches Evaluation of Nursing Home Medical Directors
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently launched an official evaluation into how nursing homes engage their medical directors. The evaluation will focus on the accuracy of reported work hours and the fulfillment of required duties. The initiative follows concerns about the validity and utility of da...
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June 16, 2025