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Session 48 | Overview of What’s New from CMS for Nursing Facilities
Time: 2:15 to 3:15 p.m.
Type/Topic: Operations/Regulatory/Legal Compliance
Room Location: Regency T
Session Summary
This session will include a discussion of the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) November 2024 Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance for skilled and other nursing facilities. There will be a specific focus on quality of care and quality of life, including discussion of nurse staff hours. The presentation will also include the new minimum staffing requirements promulgated in April 2024, including exceptions to the minimum staffing requirements. Practical application of the OIG's Compliance Program Guidance and planning for increased nursing staff will be included in the presentation.
Presenters
Susan St. John
Attorney | Garfunkel Wild, P.C.
About the Presenter
Susan L. St. John is a partner at Garfunkel Wild based out of our Florida office. Having served as a health care financial consultant and Medicare Auditor before becoming a lawyer, Susan brings over 30 years of health care experience to clients on business planning, tax law, health care compliance, mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions and health care regulatory matters.
Colleen Pierson
Attorney | Garfunkel Wild, P.C.
About the Presenter
Colleen R. Pierson, a member of Garfunkel Wild’s Investigations, Audits, and Regulatory Compliance Practice Group, represents long term care clients in a wide range of matters, including regulatory compliance and fraud and abuse. She has expertise in proceedings before New York State and federal agencies. With over a decade of New York State government experience, including roles in the State Legislature, Division of Budget and as an Assistant Town Attorney, Colleen brings deep regulatory and policy insight to her practice.