The regulatory environment for long-term care providers has shifted significantly over the last decade to include what feels like greater scrutiny. The purpose of this presentation is to share with providers what is causing some of these shifts from a historical perspective, discuss how these changes are affecting the current environment, and anticipate what we may see in the future. In addition, we will discuss the shared passion AHCA has with providers to drive improvements in the survey and enforcement environment through advocacy efforts. Our hope is this session will ignite a fire in providers to join forces at the local or national level to drive change.
Nurse Learner Outcome: At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to self-report a knowledge gain in the understanding of the impact CMS’s history and regulatory changes as well as state specific changes have on providers today.
Learner Objectives:
- Explore CMS’ history and regulatory changes as well as state specific changes and how they impact providers today.
- Provide insight into what we can expect from CMS and the state related to survey and enforcement currently and going forward.
- Describe for providers the connections between OIG reports, the NASEM report, the Presidential plan, and CMS activity to show potential future changes.
- Explain what AHCA is doing in advocacy to CMS and federal lawmakers related to improving the survey and enforcement environment.