On April 22, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final rule on minimum staffing level requirements for nursing homes. This rule aims to improve quality care within […]
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A well-managed swing bed program is essential to a critical access hospital. This program can improve patient outcomes and provide additional reimbursement opportunities creating a “win-win” for the patient and […]
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Managed Long Term Services and Supports (mLTSS) refers to the delivery of long-term services and supports through Medicaid managed care programs. mLTSS’s strategy is to expand home and community-based services, […]
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It has been a month since regulation for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) rates went […]
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On July 7, 2022 the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the updated Nursing Home Five-Star Quality Rating Technical Users’ Guide with the methodology for the changes to […]
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It is that time of year again! The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the proposed rule that would update Medicare payment policies and rates for the […]
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On January 14, 2022, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services updated the Technical Users’ Guide for the Care Compare Nursing Home Five-Star Quality Rating System. While this information will be […]
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President Biden’s administration recently announced its Path Out of the Pandemic action plan which included specific guidance around a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The action plan calls for employers with 100 […]
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Last week there were two new rules issued by the Biden administration regarding vaccine mandates. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released an interim final rule (IFR), along […]
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Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Final Rule (CMS-1746-F) was released on July 29, 2021 by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). […]
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By Doug Hasler, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. Whether your organization is considering soliciting donor-restricted permanent endowment contributions as part of a new capital campaign or you already have […]
By Doug Hasler, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. In the first part of our series on establishing comprehensive endowment policies, we covered endowment creation and investment policy considerations. If […]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released their 2025 IPPS Final Rule, with changes going into effect on October 1, 2024. There is a new opportunity related […]
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