Industry Bulletins | October 21, 2019
CMS To Enhance Transparency About Abuse & Neglect For Nursing Home Residents, Families & Caregivers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Trump Administration announced a major enhancement of the information available to nursing home residents, families, and caregivers on the Agency’s Nursing Home Compare website. By late October 2019, CMS will display a consumer alert icon next to nursing homes that have been cited for incidents of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. By making this information accessible and understandable, CMS is empowering consumers to make the right decisions for themselves and their loved ones. This critical move toward improved transparency is another way CMS is delivering on the Agency’s five . . .