Since 2009, Medicare has paid approximately $5.1 billion for skilled nursing facility stays that did not meet quality-of-care requirements, according to a report by HHS’ Office of Inspector General.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is again postponing skilled nursing facilities’ mandatory off-cycle revalidation deadline — this time indefinitely, according to sources.
Under new Medicare accountable care rules, physicians have the option to send patients directly to nursing homes for skilled-nursing care, waiving the required three-day hospital visit formerly ...
New revisions to the Medicare Claims Processing manual are intended to clarify requirements for hospice providers operating in skilled nursing facilities, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ...
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Personal care vs. skilled nursing: What’s the difference?
It can be challenging when a family member or friend needs daily support around the clock with their activities of daily ...
After an unexpected fall led to spinal cord injury, maybe your 65-year-old father hoped he'd be back to his routine in no time. His doctor, however, says it's not safe for him to discharge home.
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