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The federal nursing home staffing mandate has been the center of conversation in the aging services space since it was debuted and took effect in early 2024. But, the fight against the regulation is starting to heat up. On Wednesday, October 10, 2024, twenty state attorney generals filed suit against the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to have this mandate overruled. The final ruling issued by CMS is available to read in the

Are you tired of the normal, everyday grind? Are you a dedicated senior living healthcare professional but feeling bogged down by the same old schedule? You might consider converting from an employee to an independent contractor. There are many situations on a regular basis where temporary help is needed in long term care. Directors of Nursing, Nursing Home Administrators, Personal Care Administrators and Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinators (MDS Coordinators) are all examples of positions that

The Advanced Beneficiary Notice or ABN is a form that has been around for a long time. It is important to be aware that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) has just recently updated the form. The new SNF ABN form and instructions are now published and are available for immediate use. The new form will be mandatory for use on 10/31/2024. Click here for the New ABN Instructions. The new form has been