CMS Intensifies Medicare Audits as Nursing Home Improper Payments Surge
CMS increases Medicare audits in nursing homes following a rise in improper payments to 17.2% in 2024, urging better documentation and compliance to avoid denials and penalties.
Long-Term Care Insurance Covers 2.6 Years on Average in Assisted Living
Explore AHIP's 2024 report revealing that long-term care insurance covers an average of 2.6 years in assisted living with significant regional cost differences and diverse policy types.
Medicaid Cuts in OBBB Legislation Intensify U.S. Caregiver Workforce Strain
Recent Medicaid funding cuts under OBBB legislation are worsening the caregiver shortage in the U.S., impacting nursing homes, paid and unpaid caregivers, and long-term care access. Explore the implications for healthcare providers and policymakers.
MedPAC Urges Reforms to Nursing Home Five-Star Rating System
MedPAC calls for federal reform of nursing home Five-Star ratings, emphasizing staffing and alternative quality metrics to improve long-term care under Medicare.
Pennsylvania Groups Partner to Advocate for Increased Nursing Home Funding
Pennsylvania Health Care Association and SEIU Healthcare PA collaborate to advocate for increased Medicaid and Medicare nursing home funding, addressing reimbursement and staffing challenges in long-term care facilities.