DOH intends to make 2013 quality pool rate adjustments at the end of the year and share 2014 results with facilities soon.

The Medicaid State Plan that authorizes the 2013 Nursing Home Quality Initiative (NHQI) payments has received federal approval.  DOH is finalizing rate adjustment details. 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced two initiatives to improve the quality of post-acute care; one that applies to nursing homes and one that applies to home health agencies.

CMS and Advancing Excellence have developed a document to address frequently asked questions related to quality initiatives, QAPI, and the various organizations that are coordinating quality initiatives. The document provides helpful insights into the initatives and tools available to assist facilities in providing high quality health care.

CMS issues new guidance on Hepatitis C screening.

CMS issues two important guidance documents for health care and senior services providers.

A study by the federal Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of abuse and neglect reporting policies may lead to increased scrutiny. 

ProCare Consultant Michelle Synakowski provides insights in article on MDS filing.