The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released Survey and Certification Letter No. S&C: 17-23-NH/HHA/CLIA, dated Mar. 31, 2017, that details the increase in civil monetary penalties (CMPs)…

Related to the SNF QRP, CMS will be hosting a live webcast for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs), Long-Term Care Hospitals (LTCHs), and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) on Tuesday, May 2,…

Mandatory staffing data submission through the Payroll-Based Journal began July 1, 2016. Providers are reminded that they have until the 45th day after the end of each quarter to submit…