CMS has paused most certification and survey activities during the government shutdown. Key functions like processing initial certification and change of ownership (CHOW) applications, conducting ...

While the government shutdown has paused Medicare functions that impact the home health industry, including the hospital-at-home waiver and telehealth ...

To be certified by Medicare, an ambulatory surgery center must undergo a rigorous inspection survey as well as ensure the ASC follows numerous regulations after certification, according to an AmSurg ...

At the 18th Annual Ambulatory Surgery Centers Conference in Chicago on Oct. 28, Tracy Heoft-Hoffman, Administrator, Hastings (Neb.) Surgery Center, shared key tips for preparing for CMS surveyor ...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a memorandum to State Survey Agency Directors that provides further guidance regarding survey priorities for health care facilities, ...

This is getting monotonous. Last time out in this space, I discussed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services plan to ...

Barring any last-minute delays by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, enforcement of its previously twice-delayed updated nursing home operational guidance will kick in Monday. The agency ...