To maintain staffing levels at nursing homes early in the pandemic, the Trump administration waived a rule that limited employment for uncertified nursing aides to just four months. But to ensure better care for residents, the Biden administration reinstated the training requirement, effective June 7. Center for Medicare Advocacy reported many states allowed certification waivers requiring little training
In April 2021, CMS announced that it would recalibrate PDPM pay rates. Regulators announced in April 2021 that aggregate spending under the new model was unintentionally 5.3%, or $1.7 billion, higher than what it would have been under the old Resource Utilization Groups model. Last week, CMS published its final rule on Medicare reimbursements for long
The Supreme Court in Morgan v. Sundance, Inc. held that a demand for arbitration must be timely raised. Courts should raise waiver if a party fails to raise arbitration at the earliest opportunity. Morgan argued that Sundance waived its right to arbitrate. The Eighth Circuit found no waiver because Morgan was not prejudiced. However, prejudice
A South Carolina was one of the hundreds of insurrectionists who attacked our nation’s Capital on January 6. The United States Department of Justice charged Elliot Bishai of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly conduct in a capitol building, and parading
Wow. This is a well done political ad. Oz is done.
Senate Republicans unexpectedly killed the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act. PACT would provide medical benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxins during their military service. The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 84 to 14 in June after the House passed it with the expectation that it would
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