In its sample size of eight states, OIG investigators found a total of 2,233 areas of noncompliance with life safety and emergency preparedness requirements occurring at 150 out of 154 nursing ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services may soon intensify its reform agenda focus on emergency planning, one of many areas targeted in President Biden’s 21-point nursing home plan unveiled ...

CMS published its final rule for emergency preparedness on Sept. 16, scheduled to go into effect 60 days after publication. A new ASCA report examines how the final rule affects ASCs. 1. The final ...

While Evans’ emergency health preparedness solutions are applicable to wide range of healthcare providers challenged to meet the November CMS deadline, they are especially well-suited for long ...