Health Payer Intelligence July 17, 2019
Kelsey Waddill

CMS proposed and finalized rules that center on cutting administrative and regulatory burdens and increasing protections in contracting for LTCs.

Yesterday, CMS announced a proposed rule that would cut down the regulatory burden for long-term care (LTC) facilities and released a finalized rule which updated the requirements for nursing home binding arbitration agreements.

“The Trump administration is helping nursing homes provide high-quality care by allowing them to focus their time and resources on residents – not unnecessary process and outdated regulations,” said CMS Administrator Seema Verma in the announcement. “We know our regulations work best when they are smart, targeted, and patient-focused, so we have taken a close look at our rules with patients and burden in mind.”

The proposed...

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Topics: CMS, Govt Agencies, Insurance, Medicare, Patient / Consumer, Post-Acute Care, Provider
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