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National Report Addresses Nursing Home Quality & Promotes Value of Social Work

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submission of comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in response to its Request for Information on Revising the Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities to Establish Mandatory Minimum Staffing Levels. NASW applauds these recommendations and thanks the study committee for its work.

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CMS Updates Guidance for Nursing Home Visitation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Recognizing the physical and emotional toll of these visitation restrictions, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently updated its guidance to nursing homes regarding visitation during COVID-19.

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Update: Nursing Home Visitation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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On November 12, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released updated guidance to Medicare- and Medicaid-certified long-term care (LTC) facilities (commonly known as nursing homes) regarding visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Center for Medicare Advocacy. November 12 Guidance.

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Update: CMS Guidance for Nursing Home Visitation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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On November 12, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released updated guidance to Medicare- and Medicaid-certified long-term care (LTC) facilities (commonly known as nursing homes) regarding visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Center for Medicare Advocacy. November 12 Guidance.

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Behind the Poor Pay and High Turnover Rates of Direct Support Professionals

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People with disabilities and their families suffer the most serious effects of staff turnover. Constant training of new workers interrupts the continuity of care that allows individuals with disabilities to reach their full potential. The State of Medicaid Programs and the Need for Grassroots Advocacy.

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Home Health Specializations Boost Performance, Bottom Line

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Keeping an eye on your case mix is important with Medicare reimbursement shifting to value-based purchasing. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is planning to implement the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) model nationwide in 2023. Increasing agency profitability.

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Medicare Open Enrollment: What’s New for 2022 and How You Can Help Your Clients

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Each fall, Medicare beneficiaries can review, compare, and change their coverage options during the Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP). The Medicare OEP is distinct from Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment , which occurs November 1 through December 15.). (The Posted November 12, 2021. Language Access.

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