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Revised Home Health Agency Survey and Certification Activities Related to a Change of Ownership

[02/14/12]

Posted on February 14, 2012 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice

Written by: Selby, Todd J.

CMS recently issued guidance to the State Survey Agencies regarding changes to the survey procedures for Home Health Agencies (HHAs).  Effective January 1, 2011, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Home Health Prospective Payment System (PPS) final rule amended the regulations for certification activities related to HHAs.  CMS’s goal in implementing these... READ MORE

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