AL SNF | Governor Bob Ferguson has approved significant increases to annual bed licensing fees for Skilled Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living communities as part of Washington’s 2025–2027 operating budget.
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SNF | On July 14, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will release the new Internet Quality Improvement & Evaluation System (iQIES) Electronic Plan of Correction (ePOC) system functionality to participating Nursing Homes and State Agencies.
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SNF | The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently posted updates to the QIO Program
website, noting the 13th Scope of Work launch to support health care quality improvement.
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AL SNF | The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services has recently released a "Dear Provider" letter regarding the postponement of background check requirements.
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AL SNF | DSHS has recently released a "Dear Provider" letter regarding the changes in how the Long-Term Care (LTC) Quality Improvement Program (QIP) conducts facility visits.
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SNF | The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently added four new
Quality in Focus (QIF) videos to its
Quality, Safety & Education Portal (QSEP). These videos are available on demand, 24/7.
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10 representatives of WA long-term care facilities traveled to the other Washington this week to advocate for workforce and funding solutions. Keen to capitalize on...
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