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Survey, Clinical and Quality CMS Releases Nursing Home Quality Initiatives FAQ Document: 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.
October 8, 2014

Survey, Clinical and Quality Medicare Covers Screening for Hepatitis C: CMS issues new guidance on Hepatitis C screening.
September 23, 2014

Survey, Clinical and Quality CMS Guidance on 2014-15 Influenza Season: CMS issues two important guidance documents for health care and senior services providers.
September 22, 2014

Survey, Clinical and Quality OIG Issues Report on Nursing Home Compliance with Abuse Reporting: A study by the federal Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of abuse and neglect reporting policies may lead to increased scrutiny.
August 19, 2014

Survey, Clinical and Quality AANAC Article Features LeadingAge NY ProCare Consultant: ProCare Consultant Michelle Synakowski provides insights in article on MDS filing.
August 19, 2014

Survey, Clinical and Quality Survival Tips for Late or Missed PPS MDSs: AANAC article featuring ProCare consultant.
August 18, 2014

Survey, Clinical and Quality Dementia-Focused Survey Pilot Lands in New York: DOH is participating in a pilot program for a dementia-focused survey process.
August 12, 2014

Survey, Clinical and Quality New Case Review Organization to Process Medicare Termination Notices: Livanta, LLC will be assuming the role of Medicare case reviews effective Aug. 1, 2014 for nursing home and home health agency expedited reviews.
July 29, 2014

Survey, Clinical and Quality MDS 3.0 Focused Survey Pilot Begins: CMS began conducting on-site focused surveys regarding MDS 3.0 coding accuracy.
July 29, 2014

Survey, Clinical and Quality Portable X-Ray Demo Extended to 2017: Governor signs legislation reauthorizing the Portable X-Ray Demonstration Program.
July 29, 2014