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CARES Act Introduced: Would Waive Three-Day Stay for Certain SNFs

[11/21/13]

Posted on November 21, 2013 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice

Written by: Bufford, David W.

The Creating Access to Rehabilitation for Every Senior Act of 2013 (“Bill”) was introduced this week by Representative James Renacci (R-OH) to the House.  This Bill proposes to waive the three-day qualifying stay requirement for admission to a skilled nursing facility (“SNF”) under Medicare.   READ MORE

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CMS Clarifies Qualifying Stay in VA Hospital

[08/05/13]

Posted on August 5, 2013 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice

Written by: Bufford, David W.

One of the main admission requirements for a skilled stay in a skilled nursing facility (“SNF”) is a three-day qualifying stay in an inpatient hospital.  In response to a question discussed on a recent Open Door Forum, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released a memorandum discussing if a stay in a... READ MORE

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