[10/09/12]
Posted on October 9, 2012 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice
Written by: Bufford, David W.
As part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) was mandated to submit a report to Congress evaluating the Nationwide Program for National and State Background Checks on Direct Patient Access Employees of Long Term Care Facilities and Providers (commonly referred to as the “Background... READ MORE
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[08/13/11]
Posted on August 13, 2011 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice
Written by: Bufford, David W.
Earlier this week, we highlighted the implementation by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of enrollment revalidations and screening categories, and which categories CMS places certain long-term care providers. It is important for providers and suppliers to understand what each screening category (limited, moderate, or high) entails and be aware of any events... READ MORE
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