Nursing homes’ internal investigations must remain private: court
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 22, 2023
Nursing homes and other healthcare providers can’t be compelled to turn over internal investigative documents even in cases where substandard or unsafe patient care is alleged, an appeals court has ruled.
Also in the News for Thursday, June 22
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 22, 2023
Nursing homes should rethink care standards for AED use in cardiac arrest: JAMDA … CEO of large Pennsylvania CCRC sentenced for stealing charity funds … On the Move: McCool appointed senior director...
Warm handoffs, cool tech help providers smooth transitions: expert
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 21, 2023
With quality metrics increasingly driven by patient satisfaction, the urgency of smoothly transitioning patients from one care setting to another is ratcheting up for both skilled nursing and home health...
Also in the News for Wednesday, June 21
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 21, 2023
Nursing home medication aides get final approval in Florida … Wisconsin budget boosts daily rates, funds demo program for complex nursing home patients … NIC announces new board, educational programming
In good news for providers, Supreme Court lowers bar on False Claims dismissals
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 16, 2023
The federal government can move to dismiss any False Claim suit, even over the objection of whistleblowers who stand to gain financially from ongoing litigation, the Supreme Court ruled Friday morning.
Also in the News for Tuesday, June 20
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 20, 2023
Nurses take to Capitol Hill to lobby for voice in setting staffing minimums … More states consider LTC funding programs as Medicaid needs consume budgets … Hip, knee replacements back on track
MedPAC finds single post-acute payment system feasible but says smaller-scale fix might be better
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 16, 2023
An attempt to unify payments for providers across all types of post-acute care is “analytically within reach,” but extensive policy changes that would likely be needed,
MA plans pocket billions more by enrolling less-costly patients
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 16, 2023
Medicare Advantage plans may be receiving overpayments of as much as 20%, finds a new study published by a health and aging think tank.
Providers rally against looming cuts for standard lab tests
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 16, 2023
Lower laboratory testing fees are driving out competition and potentially limiting care for seniors who live in nursing homes, warns a coalition of providers fighting to replace the law that mandates rate...
Also in the News for Friday, June 16
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 16, 2023
Regular hearing aid use linked to 50% falls reduction … Labor Department delays final independent contractor rule until October … HHS to bolster community supports that help older Americans remain...