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FSA/MHS Association Merger Update
Dear FSA Membership,
I am excited to report that, at their respective annual meetings in March, the memberships of both FSA and MHS Association
Is Your Board Asking the Right Compliance Questions?
The Compliance Program Guidance, specific to Nursing Facilities, was released in November 2024 by the Office of Inspector General (OIG). It places
Conflicts of Interest Happen. Is Your Board Ready?
The Board of Directors plays a critical role in ensuring that a CCRC’s operations are financially sound and aligned with mission and values. Conflicts
Working in Aging Services: A Howard University Student's Internship Experience
“Going into this internship, I was unsure about working with an older population. But, by the end of my experience, my favorite part was meeting new
New CMS Staffing Guidance Rule: 10 Ways to Prepare for Compliance
Heads-up for compliance officers responsible for skilled nursing facilities: Newly released guidance from CMS includes expanded requirements
Medicare Billing Compliance: Hit a Home Run with the Triple Check Process
Medicare billing is one of the top healthcare compliance risk exposure areas. Enter the Triple Check Process, which can help ensure that claims
Model AIT Program at Barclay Friends
Avoiding Life Safety Citations: 10 Areas of Focus
Life Safety standards from CMS are designed to mitigate fire and other risks in long-term care facilities and help provide a safe environment of care
Cybersecurity Alert: Is Your Resident Data Safe?
As of November 2023, more than 100 million U.S. healthcare records have been breached this year, according to data reported in HIPAA Journal. Yes
Eye on Compliance: Keeping Up With OIG Focus Areas
Nursing home safety and quality continues to be a top priority for the Office of Inspector General (OIG), as reflected in the agency’s updated Work
How can we do better with resident rights?
CMS Guidance, Recent Reviews Suggest Opportunities for Improvement
Upholding the rights of residents in Nursing Facilities is a key aspect of
How Will New Guidance on Behavioral Health and Psychotropics Impact Compliance?
Serving the behavioral health needs of residents is an important quality and safety aspect of CCRC compliance. Recent regulatory updates emphasize
