If the GOP’s American Health Care Act had passed, the federal match for $550 billion of Medicaid would have ended by moving to per-beneficiary spending limits.
State to settle with nursing homes for $12 million
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 28, 2017
Almost all South Carolina nursing homes in dispute with the state over Medicaid processing have agreed to a proposed settlement, according to local reports.
Massachusetts examines rules for LTC insurance
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 28, 2017
Massachusetts regulators are close to increasing oversight of long-term care insurance after several years of debate.
Massachusetts regulators are close to increasing oversight of long-term care insurance...
Rooting out the cause of a cat problem
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 24, 2017
Hearing the phrase “root cause analysis” always strikes a bit of fear into my heart because it always seems to be a complex process. In long-term care, this is often framed as not only knowing...
Admission and visitation policies among top potential legal pitfalls in new rule, expert says
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Elizabeth Newman
Mar 22, 2017
Long-term care providers should pay special attention to their admission, visitation and grievance policies under the new requirements of participation rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services,...
Providers prepare for potential tension on Congressional visits
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 21, 2017
A tense political environment in Washington, D.C., means long-term care providers headed to Capitol Hill need to be passionate but polite, executives said Monday.
GOP health plan moves forward, moving seniors closer to higher insurance rates, lower access to healthcare,...
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 20, 2017
Seniors just shy of Medicare eligibility age could find their ability to pay for future long-term care services stymied due to projected rises in health insurance costs that would come under the House...
Judge gives provider reprieve on $347 million penalty
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 20, 2017
A Florida-based provider has breathing room to appeal a $347 million judgment after a federal judge said the payment could force 183 facilities to collapse.
Skilled workers are at higher risk for mistakes when interrupted, study finds
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 20, 2017
Highly trained workers generally work faster, but they are more likely to make mistakes after they are interrupted, a new study finds.
Hit the road with your staff
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 17, 2017
The most delightful story in politics this week leads us to some great tips for getting to know your co-workers better, and includes a reference to Willie Nelson. What could be better than that?