OIG Report Reveals Underreporting of Major Injury Falls in Medicare Nursing Homes
OIG finds nursing homes underreporting major injury falls affecting accuracy of CMS Care Compare data; CMS to enhance compliance and reporting measures.
Medicare Limits Nursing Home Coverage: What Insurance Pros Need to Know
Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care but excludes long-term custodial care in nursing homes. Insurance professionals must understand coverage nuances, eligibility, and alternative financing options including Medicaid and long-term care insurance.
Medicaid Coverage for Nursing Home Care: Eligibility, Risks, and Financial Pressures
Explore Medicaid's role in funding nursing home care, eligibility requirements, risks of coverage loss, and financial pressures facing providers and states amid a rising senior population.