CMS Revises Rule on LTC Facility Closures

A new interim CMS rule will require LTC facility administrators to provide residents to receive written notification of a facility closure 60 days in advance. Currently, administrators are only required to notify residents 30 days in advance.

If they don't comply, administrators could face a fine of up to $100,000. They could also be subject to further penalties and be denied participation in federal healthcare programs.

The rule is slated to go into effect on March 23.

To learn more, click here.