Because some correction requests may require the refiling of the 2020 RHCF Cost Report, providers should review their calculation without delay.

Proposed Medicare payment rule would reduce payments to nursing homes by an estimated $320 million nationwide, make changes to quality programs.

The recommendations address seven goals, including the delivery of comprehensive, person-centered, and equitable care that promotes autonomy and manages risks. They also seek to ensure a well-prepared and appropriately compensated workforce, increase transparency and accountability, create a more rational and robust financing system, improve the survey process, enhance quality measurement and quality improvement processes, and promote adoption of health information technology.

Members should take note of recently released report.

Agencies must take proper verification steps before hiring aides.

DAL #22-10 reminds nursing homes of precautions for warm weather months ahead.

DAL #22-03 reminds ACFs of responsibilities, precautions, and information that must be posted.

First of two calls in 2022 examines HUD's return to "the new normal" and what it means for the region's affordable senior housing providers.