Three-day rule reevaluated by CMS
MDS 3.0 Insider, January 29, 2016
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CMS is considering waiving the three-day hospital stay rule, required before a patient can be referred to a SNF; however, the rule would only be waived if the SNF proved itself on the Nursing Home Compare five-star rating system. - See more at MDS Central.
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