Trump Picks Dr. Mehmet Oz to Head CMS - Skilled Nursing News
Nov 19, 2024 · Oz, who ran an unsuccessful campaign for the U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania in 2022, has been a staunch advocate for health policy changes. A strong supporter of Medicare Advantage, Oz has frequently championed the program, which has seen tremendous growth amid scrutiny over care denials and allegations of overbilling. “America is facing a Healthcare Crisis, and there may be no physician more ...
Newsweek’s Nursing Home Rankings for 2025: Certain States Pull …
Sep 25, 2024 · Newsweek released its list of top nursing homes for 2025 on Wednesday, ranking facilities within each state according to number of beds. Newsweek recognized 1,050 nursing homes across 25 states with the highest number of facilities, using data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in partnership with the global research firm Statista.
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CMS Unveils Major Changes for Nursing Home Surveys for 2025
Nov 19, 2024 · The guidance will be available to surveyors starting next year on February 24. Alicia Cantinieri, managing director for clinical reimbursement and regulatory compliance with Zimmet, told Skilled Nursing News that CMS is pushing for a greater accuracy in the minimum data set (MDS) assessments.
Inside Tailormade Leadership Programs as Nursing Homes Face …
Nov 22, 2024 · Programs to cultivate leaders in the nursing home space, including the administrator-in-training program (AIT), are being challenged by rapid turnover and the need for better reimbursement and support systems. But, a focus on company culture, offering of diverse pathways for those seeking leadership ...
CMS Outlines New Survey Testing, MDS Changes for Nursing …
Dec 7, 2023 · MDS changes for 2024. Anticonvulsants will be added to the high risk drug class in Section N, since such medications are being administered to residents.
Nursing Homes Cautiously Optimistic Post-Election, Reflecting on ...
Nov 7, 2024 · Some operators are simply awaiting a change in environment that will come with a new administration regardless of party affiliation. LaForte said the Finance Committee, which oversees Health & Human Services (HHS) and the Medicare budget could likely be chaired by Idaho Republican Senator Mike Crapo, a “reasonable” and “very approachable” Congressman when it comes to skilled nursing ...
‘A Significant Positive’: Ensign Execs Share 2025 Nursing Home …
Nov 20, 2024 · Ensign Group (Nasdaq: ENSG) executives offered an optimistic outlook for the sector and the company’s future, driven by operational improvements, disciplined acquisitions, and the potential easing of regulations and steady reimbursement rates under President-elect Donald Trump, with the minimum staffing mandate likely never seeing the light of day.
CMS Issues New and Revamped Standards for State Nursing …
Oct 23, 2024 · The federal agency is also retiring the data submission measure and measures on the timeliness of upload of recertification surveys, it noted in a memo.This adjustment stems from the recent implementation of the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES), which is expected to streamline survey uploads and improve data integrity.
Inside the Stakes: Harris Vs. Trump on Nursing Home Policy
Nov 4, 2024 · Both approaches have their critics and supporters in the industry. That said, advocacy groups have been able to find a way to work with all. “Whether it’s Republicans or Democrats, we will work with them,” Katie Smith Sloan, president and CEO of LeadingAge, told Skilled Nursing News.