Health Payer Intelligence July 17, 2019
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provide high-quality care by allowing them to focus their time and resources on residents – not unnecessary process and outdated regulations,” said CMS Administrator Seema Verma in the announcement.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...