How Nursing Homes Can Leverage MDS, PBJ, Other Facility Data to Protect Against Litigation, Lending Issues

In recent years, nursing homes have faced increased scrutiny and litigation, often driven by data that can be misunderstood or misrepresented. To secure themselves, nursing homes must leverage a data strategy, ensuring accurate documentation and clear communication of their data story to legal experts and stakeholders. This approach can mitigate risks, clarify misunderstandings, and showcase […]

Nursing Home Operators Could Face Fines, Citations Tied to Arbitration Agreements as Part of New CMS Requirements

Nursing home providers could be cited by surveyors for noncompliance – and issued civil monetary penalties – as part of updated guidance tied to arbitration agreements published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This approach is subject to scrutiny and appears to contradict previous federal efforts to make arbitration readily available to […]