Strengthening Medical Director Roles in Skilled Nursing: A Timely Look Ahead
Medical directors are central to the clinical integrity of skilled nursing facilities—but how involved are they, really? While federal regulations outline specific responsibilities, there’s growing concern that the roles of medical directors are inconsistently defined, poorly documented, or limited in practice. In response, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office of Evaluation and Inspections (OEI), has launched a federal review to assess how medical directors are engaged—and how that engagement…
