New York improperly claimed Medicaid reimbursement for its Nursing Home Transition and Diversion Medicaid Waiver Program, the Office of Inspector General said last week.
Medicaid managed care companies receiving 8.6% raise
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 10, 2019
Iowa’s skilled nursing facilities are expected to receive an additional $59.8 million due to an infusion of funds from the state.
Also in the News for Thursday, July 11
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 10, 2019
Providers respond to critical hospice report … Esformes must forfeit interest in long-term care operating companies, judge rules … Behavioral health centers settle with state
Mallory Hackett, 2019 Editorial intern
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 10, 2019
Mallory Hackett is the 2019 editorial intern for McKnight’s Senior Living and McKnight’s Long-Term Care News. She is pursuing degrees in journalism and public health at Miami University, Miami, OH,...
Claire Harman, 2019 Creative intern
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Elizabeth Newman
Jul 10, 2019
Claire Harman is the 2019 creative intern for McKnight’s Senior Living and McKnight’s Long-Term Care News. She graduated from the University of Missouri in May with a degree in design journalism and...
Dumont promoted at Plante Moran
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Elizabeth Newman
Jul 10, 2019
Eric Dumont has been promoted to senior vice president at Plante Moran Living Forward (PMLF), the senior living development consulting branch of Plante Moran Cresa and an affiliated entity of Plante Moran.
Fabric refresher released
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 10, 2019
P&G Professional has released its new Febreze® Professional Concentrated Sanitizing Fabric Refresher. It sanitizes, prevents mold and mildew growth, and removes odors from soft surfaces while killing...
Dynarex adds DME products
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 10, 2019
Dynarex has added several new products to its Durable Medical Equipment line.
McKnight’s Tech Award deadline nears
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 09, 2019
The categories available are: 1) Quality, 2) High Tech/High Touch, 3) Innovator of the Year, 4) Keep It Super Simple (KISS), 5) Safety, and, for skilled care operators only, 5) Transitions.
Optima Healthcare Solutions to be acquired
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 09, 2019
Net Health entered into an agreement to acquire Optima Healthcare Solutions last week. The deal is expected to close in July. Optima offers cloud-based electronic medical record software for contract therapy...