Healthcare providers are struggling to decipher new approaches to reimbursement, including accountable care organizations, according to a new survey.
Painkiller legislation flawed, AHCA says
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2011
The American Health Care Association has slammed proposed legislation aimed at easing painkiller regulations in nursing homes.
Foundation goes Green
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2011
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and NCB Capital Impact have begun a $10 million, 10-year low-interest credit facility to finance the building of more Green House homes.
Operators limp to the end of 2011, consider new methods
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2011
Although major nursing home operators have lowered their 2011 outlooks for investors after factoring in reimbursement cuts, experts say some providers may survive better than others in the long term.
Robotic equipment making LTC pharmacies quicker
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2011
When medications arrive at a skilled nursing facility from a long-term care pharmacy hub, chances are it was not just a team of people who helped them get there: Robotic technology likely was also involved.
Life in prison for fraudulent company exec
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2011
A federal judge has imposed a 50-year prison sentence on a Florida executive found guilty of creating a $205 million Medicare fraud scheme that targeted patients with dementia.
Lack of oversight may make operators liable, court rules
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2011
A group of Pittsburgh nursing home operators’ lack of oversight for their now-defunct nonprofit facility may leave them liable in the eyes of the law, according to the ruling of a federal appeals...
CLASS delayed another year
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2011
A recent Congressional Budget Office update indicates there will be a one-year delay in the implementation of the Affordable Care Act’s long-term care insurance plan.
New rankings compare states
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2011
Best performers were identified in a “first of its kind” State Long-Term Services and Supports Scorecard released last month by AARP, The Commonwealth Fund and The SCAN Foundation.
OIG: Firm can’t be only supplier to SNF
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2011
A skilled nursing facility should not use a medical supply company as an exclusive supplier in order to get lower prices, according to an advisory opinion from the Office of the Inspector General.