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HHS releases HCBS CAHPs data
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) released the 2024 home and community-based services (HCBS) Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) chartbook. This chartbook includes data that was collected in the summer of 2023. The HCBS CAHPS was developed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as a way to […]
Read MoreHospices: Report All Managing Employees
The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently clarified that hospice medical directors and administrators are always considered managing employees for Medicare provider enrollment purposes. You must report all current managing employees. If you haven’t reported a medical director or administrator, report them now. See the Medicare Program Integrity Manual: CY 2024 Home Health Prospective Payment System […]
Read MoreEnsuring the Safety and Well-being of Home Care Providers: A Call to Action for Comprehensive Solutions
In the wake of the tragic death of home care nurse Joyce Grayson, the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) stands firm in its commitment to advocating for legislative and regulatory measures aimed at safeguarding home care providers. Grayson’s untimely death serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for enhanced protections […]
Read MoreUpdate on the Status of Non-Competes and What to Expect in 2024
By Scott Gilbert, Eric Packel, Emma Schuering and Jason Weber at Polsinelli.com On January 9, 2024, shareholders in our Restrictive Covenant and Trade Secret Practice Group conducted a webinar covering “What Employers Need to Know About Non-Competes in 2024.” A recording of that webinar is available here. Below, the team addresses some of the additional […]
Read MoreANCOR Survey Demonstrates Ongoing Workforce Challenges
In December 2023, ANCOR, the trade association that represents providers of service to individuals with intellectuals and developmental disabilities, released a report providing information on the state of the ID/DD workforce. The ANCOR publication further demonstrates the prolific and systemic challenges with recruiting and retaining sufficient staff to deliver home care services. Some of their […]
Read MoreDepartment of Labor Unveils Independent Contractor Test
The anticipated details of the Department of Labor’s updated Independent Contractor test were unveiled on January 9, 2024 and published in the Federal Register on January 10, 2024, significantly impacting how companies can classify workers. This issue has been contentious ever since the Trump administration’s prior proposal was rejected by the current DOL. The new […]
Read MoreCMS Issues Guidance on Direct Care Worker Registries
On December 12, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released an informational bulletin on the development of Direct Care Worker Registries. Although CMS’ guidance does not include any new policy, it reminds states of the ability to develop these registries and use them as tools to support workforce retention, recruitment, and credentialing. […]
Read MoreCMS Issues Guidance on Direct Care Worker Registries
On December 12, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released an informational bulletin on the development of Direct Care Worker Registries. Although CMS’ guidance does not include any new policy, it reminds states of the ability to develop these registries and use them as tools to support workforce retention, recruitment, and credentialing. […]
Read MoreCMS’ Staffing Mandate Proposal For Nursing Homes Could ‘Spell Trouble’ For Home Health Care
Read MoreSafety Matters: Protecting Home Care Workers from Violence
Although not a new problem, violence against home care workers has seen an increase in recent years. Join us for an informative panel discussion on the crucial topic of safeguarding home care workers from violence within the homes they serve. This timely webinar brings together three expert speakers who will share their knowledge, experiences, and […]
Read MoreCMS Seeks Input on Training Modules for Home Health Staff
Below is an invitation for home health agencies to share ideas on a very interesting project aimed at developing training modules for home health nurses and allied professionals. The project has been initiated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The following message is from the CMS contractor for the project. FYI: Copying […]
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