On November 20, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued its Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance for Nursing Facilities (Nursing Facility ICPG)....more
1/9/2025
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Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) ,
Compliance ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Enforcement ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Healthcare Fraud ,
Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
Risk Management ,
Skilled Nursing Facility
In November, we wrote about Massachusetts legislative and regulatory updates that impact both nursing homes and assisted living residences....more
12/24/2024
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Class Action ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Fees ,
Low-Income Issues ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
Nursing Homes ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Public Health ,
Tax Credits
How Massachusetts senior living providers need to be thinking about the recently enacted Long Term Care Reform Law and a recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services audit of nursing homes....more
11/4/2024
/ Affordable Housing ,
Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) ,
Audits ,
Enforcement ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Long-Term Care ,
Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
Operational Requirements ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Training
Recent events have caused hospitals and health systems nationwide to contemplate more robust participation in the long term care (LTC) sector, whether through modified ownership, joint venturing, clinical affiliation, or...more