Day: February 5, 2024

Health Policy and Economics

Rising Tide of Audits: Brace Yourself for Increased Scrutiny on Skilled Nursing Providers in 2024

In 2023, regulators re-instituted audits of facilities for inappropriate diagnoses of schizophrenia (justification for anti-psychotic use), plus a five-claim audit of every nursing home. The purpose of the audit was to address a long-standing concern…

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Healthcare executive, consultant, and author covering post-acute care, senior living, and the economics behind both - for 30+ years.

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