Improper Medicare fee-for-service payments fell, CMS announces … Colorado nursing home employees strike over paid leave, benefits … New approach helps cut antipsychotic use in more than 50% of residents
Infographic: 10 highest/lowest percentage of long-stay residents who received an anti-anxiety or hypnotic...
Nov 19, 2019
CMS withdraws proposed guidance on Medicaid block grants, funding caps
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 18, 2019
States considering implementing Medicaid block grant systems will have to wait at least a little longer for federal guidance on the policies.
94% of beneficiaries satisfied with Medicare Advantage plans
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 18, 2019
A large majority of seniors in Medicare Advantage plans are “very satisfied” with the coverage, according to a new survey released Monday. This stands in stark contrast to many providers, who complain...
1 in 4 Massachusetts nursing homes at risk of closing, report finds
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 18, 2019
Twenty-five percent, or 95, nursing homes in Massachusetts are at risk of closing as the industry faces a “severe financial crisis,” a recent analysis by CliftonLarsonAllen revealed.
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Nov 18, 2019
CMS approves Medicaid expansion plans for Idaho … Nursing home resident’s death over a pair of pants ruled a homicide … Seniors who can’t read more likely to develop dementia
CMS needs better abuse oversight for nursing homes: GAO
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Danielle Brown
Nov 17, 2019
The Government Accountability Office alleges that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has yet to enforce several of its recommendations after a GAO report found oversight gaps in abuse reporting...
New guidelines issued for treating, preventing pressure ulcers
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 17, 2019
Skilled nursing providers now have an additional resource when it comes to treating pressure ulcers.
Taking dementia patients off antipsychotics yields success for researchers
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 17, 2019
Providers were able to significantly reduce and stop antipsychotic use in dementia patients by taking advantage of a different approach, officials announced.
Also in the News for Monday, Nov. 18
Nov 17, 2019
Federal officials announce new price transparency rules for healthcare industry … Florida fields 38 applications for new nursing homes, six in one county alone … Christian providers appealing after...