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New Rule Changes How Nursing Home Disputes Are Aired

New Rule Changes How Nursing Home Disputes Are Aired

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency charged with overseeing the quality of treatment in the nation’s 15,000 long-term care facilities, recently released a final rule heralding its first major regulatory reform in 25 years. The rule is slated to be phased in over three years, beginning November 28, 2016. It […]

8 Nursing Home Pitfalls to Avoid

8 Nursing Home Pitfalls to Avoid

With an increasing aging population, being able to evaluate nursing homes on important issues is an essential skill for caregivers and children with aging parents. When one considers that their loved one might need a nursing home for either a short-term rehabilitation or more long term caregiving needs, one must realize that not all nursing […]