Gov't. Shutdown Should Not Immediately Impact LTC

According to several long-term care associations, the government shutdown should not immediately impact long-term care. LeadingAge and the AHCA have reassured members that Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements will continue, at least in the short term.

However, the shutdown will likely lead to fewer initial and recertification surveys for Medicare and Medicaid providers. It will also interrupt the work of task forces charged with identifying healthcare fraud and abuse.

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