Summary of Proposed Changes to CMS Rules Regarding Long-Term Care Facility Operations

On July 16, 2015, for the first time in almost 25 years, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) released a proposed rule regarding long-term care facilities’ eligibility to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. According to CMS, the proposed rule is aimed at "aligning requirements with current clinical practice standards to improve resident safety along with the quality and effectiveness of care and services delivered to residents."

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