Comments on the CMS proposed regulation to make NHSN reporting permanent and expand the scope of data collection are due by Aug. 26, 2024.

Nursing home members who have been identified by CMS for a schizophrenia audit are asked to reach out to Jodi Eyigor at jeyigor@leadingage.org.

Members should consider submitting data with sufficient time to review verification reports for any needed corrections.

Department requests nursing homes indicate by Aug. 9^th whether any affected residents are working toward a return to the community.

Beginning Aug. 1^st, the administrative component of FI rates in CDPAP will be reimbursed on a "managed fee for service" basis.

The State training on Wed., July 31^st will focus on frequently cited deficiencies; ALP LHCSAs are encouraged to attend.

Posting sets forth details on compliance review and remediation process.

LeadingAge National is collecting data from nursing home and CHHA members on their experience with Medicare Advantage plan prior authorization processes.