Last Friday, CMS, issued a notice regarding proposed new rules. Anticipated 1150B Delegation of Authority: We are looking to publish a proposed rule to fully enforce Section 1150B requirements for reporting crimes to nursing home residents, we are proposing a regulation that will allow Civil Money Penalties (CMPs) to be imposed of up to $200,000 against covered individuals (staff, volunteers, etc.) who fail to report reasonable suspicion of crimes. This proposed regulation would also … [Read more...] about New Civil Money Penalties are the Subject of Proposed New CMS Rules
Medicare and Medicaid Programs – CMS, HSS Proposed Regulatory Provisions Fact Sheet
Today the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in order to promote Medicaid and Medicare program efficiency, transparency, and burden reduction, proposed new rules that revise the applicable conditions of participation (CoPs) for providers and conditions for coverage (CfCs). The link of this rule will be republished in the Federal Register on Sept. 20. According to the fact sheet summary excerpt: This proposed rule would reform Medicare regulations that are identified as … [Read more...] about Medicare and Medicaid Programs – CMS, HSS Proposed Regulatory Provisions Fact Sheet