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Health Policy and Economics

Wednesday Feature: Neglected, Uninspected – Senate Aging Committee Report on SNF Surveys

Happy Hump Day! Yesterday I wrote about the OIG’s (Department of Health and Human Services) report and focus on CMS’ oversight of state survey agencies. The impetus behind this focus no doubt comes from the…

Health Policy and Economics

OIG: CMS Should Take Action Against States with Poor SNF Survey Performance

Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG), issued a report regarding the performance of contracted state agencies with respect to nursing home (SNF) compliance surveys. CMS…

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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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