CMS To Tighten Nursing Home Abuse Data, Reporting Requirements

CMS has agreed to tighten reporting guidance and data requirements for state survey agencies on abuse and neglect in nursing homes, but the agency continues to resist calls from the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) to examine claims data. CMS’ move comes as Senate Finance leaders work to reauthorize the Elder Justice Act and may include nursing home reforms in light of recent reports by OIG and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on abuse and neglect. At a Senate...