Regulations Affecting Operations - Survey and Certification

Institutional and noninstitutional providers are subject to ever increasing oversight of their operations. New statutory and regulatory mandates are added on a regular basis. Long-term care providers are subject to mandated surveys and investigations of resident abuse, mistreatment or neglect, which can lead to the loss of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement along with potential closure and civil monetary penalties. We provide thorough counseling in these areas, including assistance in Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance, review of policies and procedures regarding new mandates, assistance in drafting plans of correction, submitting matters for informal dispute resolution and representation in administrative hearings and litigation involving survey enforcement.