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Monday, March 8, 2021

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Protect your SNF against lawsuits

The COVID-19 pandemic brought a new wave of litigation risks, along with infection control and occupational safety-based surveys to providers. This webinar will review actual COVID-litigation cases against long-term care providers to learn about the claims and use them to and minimize your risk of litigation. Register Here

Home Health

Latest OIG audit suggests case-mix reductions a red flag for claim reviews

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently announced the results of an audit of Brookdale Home Health. The report came a familiar focus on ambulation, homebound and medical necessity. But there was another important note in the report that puts a fresh emphasis on case mix. The review …

Featured Podcast

Protect your SNF Against Lawsuits

Join attorneys Sean Fahey and Todd Selby as they discuss methods to protect your SNF against lawsuits. Join us on March 15th on an upcoming webinar for a deeper dive on the topic. Register Here

Skilled Nursing Facility

SNF occupancy reached record low in December

December 2020 saw the lowest SNF occupancy, 71.7%, since the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care began recording data in 2012. The 71.7% occupancy is a sharp decline compared to the 85% occupancy SNFs saw in February of the same year. Despite the vaccination programs, and lower COVID-positivity rates at SNFs, experts warn …