Affordable Care Act
Posted on September 21, 2012 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice
Written by: Selby, Todd J.
On September 14, 2012, CMS published a Survey and Certification letter addressing “Hand in Hand: A Training Series for Nursing Homes.” This training is in response to Section 6121 of the Affordable Care Act, which requires that CMS ensure that nurse aides receive regular training on caring for residents with dementia and prevention of... READ MORE
Posted on June 29, 2012 in Federal Advocacy
Written by: John Williams
Future of the Affordable Care Act: The Debate Rages On… Yesterday, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act’s (“ACA”) individual mandate by a 5-4 majority (click here to view Hall Render’s Broadcast sent 06/28/12). Yet the fate of the landmark legislation remains far from decided. On Capitol Hill, Republicans will... READ MORE
Posted on June 13, 2012 in Health Law News
Written by: John Williams
Hall Render has learned the Supreme Court will not issue an opinion on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act this week. Sources at the Court tell Hall Render the earliest the Court might rule on the landmark health care law is Monday, June 18. READ MORE
Posted on March 19, 2012 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice
Written by: Selby, Todd J.
As a means of improving care to residents residing in Medicare/Medicaid nursing facilities, CMS announced on March 15, 2012 an initiative to help reduce avoidable hospitalizations. Organizations interested in participating in this initiative must submit an application to CMS by June 14, 2012. The goal of the initiative is to improve care for residents... READ MORE
Posted on November 2, 2011 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice
Written by: Selby, Todd J.
On October 31, 2011, the final rule (Rule) to update the Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) for Calendar Year 2012 was published in the Federal Register. As a result of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implementing the Rule, home health agencies (HHAs) will experience a decrease in payments of... READ MORE
Posted on July 29, 2011 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice
Written by: Bufford, David W.
Effective fiscal year (FY) 2012, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) final rule on Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2012, released July 29, reduces Medicare skilled nursing facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) payments by 11.1%. CMS states this action was taken to “better align... READ MORE
