October 10, 2019

CMS Announces Change to “Nursing Home Compare” Emphasizing Transparency Related to Abuse and Neglect

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On October 7, 2019, it was announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) will implement a significant update to the information available to the public online at Nursing Home Compare. According to a CMS press release, beginning October 23, 2019, CMS will display a consumer alert icon (“Icon”) on Nursing Home Compare next to nursing homes that have been cited for incidents of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

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