Recommendation to end ‘critical’ market basket updates ‘not the answer,’ AHCA says
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Danielle Brown
Dec 17, 2019
The American Health Care Association is challenging a recommendation by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission that seeks to “eliminate critical market basket updates” for skilled nursing facilities.
Genesis ACO adds 200 new long-term care facilities
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Danielle Brown
Dec 17, 2019
Genesis Healthcare’s accountable care organization, LTC ACO, is adding 200 new, unaffiliated long-term care facilities, the company announced Tuesday.
Last call for early-bird discount for McKnight’s Women of Distinction noms
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Danielle Brown
Dec 17, 2019
Today’s the day. The early entry deadline for the 2nd Annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards is here.
Also in the News for Wednesday, Dec. 18
Dec 17, 2019
ACHCA discontinues certified nursing home administrator exams … Proposed legislation would reauthorize Older Americans Act … New software used to predict Alzheimer’s risk from EHRs
MedPAC: No Medicare pay hike for 2021, cautions over possible cuts
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Danielle Brown
Dec 16, 2019
Skilled nursing providers would see no Medicare pay boost next year if the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has its way. The advisory panel, however, also cautions that any move to trim payments be...
Bill would allow surveillance cameras in resident rooms
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Danielle Brown
Dec 16, 2019
Families may soon be allowed to install surveillance cameras in the rooms of nursing home residents under a new proposal by an Ohio lawmaker.
How providers can help restore happy memories for struggling residents
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Danielle Brown
Dec 16, 2019
The holiday season can be a difficult time for nursing home residents suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia. However, providers can help make the holidays a joyful experience for them by using a unique...
Also in the News for Tuesday, Dec. 17
Dec 16, 2019
AHCA/NCAL honors thousands of skilled nursing providers for quality improvement … Risk of death rises for seniors after first unexpected emergency visit … New partnership, $2.1M in funding to study...
Early bird deadline fast approaching for McKnight’s Women of Distinction nominations
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Danielle Brown
Dec 15, 2019
The deadline for the early bird period for the 2nd Annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program arrives at midweek.
Post-acute care business models ‘must change’ in shifting landscape, expert says
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Danielle Brown
Dec 15, 2019
Post-acute care providers are urgently challenged to rethink their care delivery models as healthcare shifts from a values- and outcome-based system, says one prominent industry expert.