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The Overtime Final Rule Is Here- Now What?

Posted by Jean Bezek on Mon, Aug 01, 2016 @ 03:27 PM

It’s official.  The Department of Labor’s Overtime Final Rule goes into effect on December 1st.  Get a refresher about what’s involved here https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/get-there/wp/2016/05/17/millions-more-workers-would-be-eligible-for-overtime-pay-under-new-federal-rule/

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Tags: Compliance, Best Practices, Audits

New States Posted: Get Your HCBS Rule Update Here

Posted by Elizabeth Chatterton on Thu, Oct 22, 2015 @ 03:47 PM

The statewide transition plans for HCBS rule have been gradualy rolling into CMS and as of this week, almost every state's CMIA letter has been posted. 

CMIA stands for "Changes or Modifications required for Initial Approval" and because no state's initial transition plan was accepted "as is" - every state is receiving one. 

The new states that were most recently posted are:

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Tags: Compliance, Medicaid, Home and Community Based Services, Final Rule

Alarming Findings After OIG Audit of New York's Home Health Workers' Qualifications

Posted by Ashley Nice on Wed, Jul 01, 2015 @ 09:42 AM

When it comes to the healthcare industry, practices, policies, and procedures can vary from provider to provider - but the one thing most professionals agree on is having qualified employees provide quality care. 

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Tags: Compliance, Documentation, 2015, Audits, AMP

Is There An I/DD Housing Crisis On the Horizon?

Posted by Elizabeth Chatterton on Mon, Jun 08, 2015 @ 09:00 AM

There is absolutely no question that when it comes to the I/DD world, the times - they are a' changin.

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Tags: Change Management, Compliance, Medicaid, 2015