Beth Burton+FollowHospice Survey Surprise? Be Ready!Word on the street: the Special Focus Program for hospices is getting a revamp, and surveyors could show up anytime—no warning! Experts say now’s the time to train your team, prep your paperwork, and even run mock surveys. Don’t forget to check those surveyor credentials at the door! When the program restarts, only the most prepared will breeze through. Who else is double-checking their compliance today? #HospiceCare #HealthcareCompliance #SurveyReady #SpecialFocusProgram #Health00Share
Andrew Hutchinson+FollowNurses on the No-Hire List? Big Fines!Two healthcare companies just got slapped with major fines for hiring nurses who were on the federal exclusion list—aka the healthcare industry’s no-hire list. These nurses weren’t supposed to work with Medicare or Medicaid patients, but somehow slipped through the cracks. The result? One company paid over $41k, the other nearly $78k, and both had to fire the nurses. Just a reminder: skipping those background checks can seriously cost you! #HealthcareCompliance #NurseLife #WorkplaceDrama #OIG #Medicare #Medicaid #Health402Share
Rebecca Cowan+FollowSNFs Get More Time for 855A Updates!CMS just gave skilled nursing facilities an extension—now you’ve got until August 1, 2025, to update your 855A forms with all the new ownership and management details. Plus, CMS clarified who actually counts as an ‘additional disclosable party’ (ADP): think therapy providers, but not your laundry or dietary vendors. If you’re unsure about what to disclose, CMS says it’s better to overshare than under-share. More time, clearer rules—don’t miss this deadline! #SNF #CMS #HealthcareCompliance #Medicare #NursingHomes #Health10Share
