The Centers for Medical & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new guidance that addresses immediate jeopardy violations; situations of health and safety that cause serious harm or death to a patient.
The new guidance coincides with the Senate testimony of Kate Goodrich, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of the CMS. You can read more about this story here.
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