SNF | On July 31, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a
final rule updating Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities under the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective payment System (SNF PPS) for fiscal year 2025.
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SNF | On August 9, 2024, the Centers of Medicare, and Medicaid Services (CMS) released an updated version of
Appendix PP to incorporate the revised Facility Assessment rule and guidance.
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AL | Celebrate the devoted workforce and gain insightful ways to keep them motivated at
NCAL Day, which kicks off
Delivering Solutions 24, the AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo on Sunday, October 6 in Orlando, FL.
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SNF | AHCA/NCAL is launching an effort to collect data on Medicare Advantage (MA) provider experiences, particularly related to prior authorizations and MA plan compliance with the
CY2024 MA Final Rule (CMS-4201-F).
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SNF | As you may recall, in the CY 2023 Physician Fee Schedule final rule, CMS changed the provider enrollment risk level for SNFs from limited to high.
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SNF | DSHS is providing videos to help skilled nursing facility professionals understand MDS fundamentals. These videos were recorded during recent training sessions with ALTSA staff. Additional CMS information is also provided.
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AL | The
NCAL policy and regulatory resource center website offers a wealth of resources specifically tailored to the needs of assisted living providers.
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AL | NCAL’s
Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO) for Assisted Living is a specialized course of study for healthcare professionals who desire to serve as Infection Preventionists (IPs) in assisted living communities.
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AL | NCHS has recently published
Residential Care Community Resident Characteristics: United States, 2022, a report that provides the most up-to-date national estimates of selected characteristics of residents in residential care communities, including assisted living.
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AL SNF | As we head into the fall respiratory virus season, AHCA/NCAL is reminding providers about the availability of free COVID-19 tests through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Abbott BinaxNOW Test Kit Program.
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If you are a SNF operator, it is important that we hear from you about challenges related to Medicaid case management. Our informed advocacy on...
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