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CMS Releases Final ACO Regulations

[10/20/11]

Posted on October 20, 2011 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice

Written by: Bufford, David W.

CMS has just released the highly anticipated final regulations for accountable care organizations (ACOs) under Section 3022 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).  The ACA requires accountable-care agreements to be offered under Medicare, starting in 2012.  READ MORE

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NLRB Notice Requirement Affects Long-Term Care Providers

[08/26/11]

Posted on August 26, 2011 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice

Written by: Stephen W. Lyman

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) just issued a final rule that will require most private employers, including those that are long-term care providers, to post a Notice of Employee Rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).  The notices must be posted by November 14, 2011.  The text of the notice is available in... READ MORE

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