CMS threatens to withhold funds from providers skirting COVID-19 requirements

Modern Healthcare: CMS on Tuesday strengthened its COVID-19 testing and reporting requirements for nursing homes, hospitals and labs, warning the providers could get fined or have funding withheld if they don't comply.

Under the interim rule, nursing homes need to routinely test staff and test residents whenever there is an outbreak. The frequency of staff testing will be tied to the rate of community spread in an area and will be outlined in guidance expected to be announced soon, CMS Administrator Seema Verma said.

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