Over the past year, long-term care providers have received unprecedented amounts of federal funding as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only do providers want to avoid recoupment of these funds, but they also want to avoid potential claims of fraud and abuse related to federal relief funds and overall compliance during the pandemic.…
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Confusion and uncertainty are clouding the landscape as nursing homes across the country begin reporting lost revenues and COVID-19 related expenses that would allow them to keep their share of federal Provider Relief Funds.
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“Don’t worry about it. Take the money. We’ll deal with the details later,” said no one ever — especially not the federal government.
