LeadingAge National has recently heard increased concern from members and states about CMS’s schizophrenia audits. The association has reached out to both CMS and the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities to learn more and has compiled information and best practices to assist members who may be facing these audits.

Providers can now request corrections until Sept. 23^rd.

QRP correction requests are due by Aug. 14; VBP requests are due Aug 31. 

Manual will be effective beginning Oct. 1, 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.

New CMS memo QSO-24-14-NH outlines July 2024 updates to Five-Star Quality Rating System.

Nursing home members concerned about federal COVID-19 reporting requirements should provide feedback to CMS by Aug. 26^th.

On June 20^th, Change Healthcare began notifying providers and insurers whether their patient’s data was compromised.