Transport rates for portable X-rays in peril for 11 states
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Liza Berger
Feb 02, 2020
Nursing home providers in 11 states and Washington, D.C., may have to send more residents to the hospital to undergo X-rays, if a change from a Medicare Administrative Contractor goes into effect this...
Coin-sized device OK’d for incontinence
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Liza Berger
Feb 02, 2020
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new type of sacral neuromodulator for patients suffering from overactive bladder, urinary retention and fecal incontinence.
Bucks for bugs: Funds will hit antibacterial resistance
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Liza Berger
Feb 02, 2020
The National Institutes of Health has renewed funding for the Antibacterial Resistance Leadership Group (ARLG), which coordinates clinical research on antibacterial resistance, with up to $102.5 million...
Gratification tops education
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Liza Berger
Feb 02, 2020
Residents with Alzheimer’s disease prefer emotionally meaningful, familiar pursuits over task-oriented activities, a study published online in the journal Aging and Mental Health found.
PDPM opening new doors for providers
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Liza Berger
Feb 02, 2020
Early anecdotal evidence about the new Patient Driven Payment Model indicated success for both nursing home providers and residents, the nation’s top nursing home lobbyist said in January.
Parkinson to providers: Explore ‘exciting’ I-SNP options
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Liza Berger
Jan 20, 2020
All quality nursing home providers should review available options for taking part in institutional special needs plans (I-SNPs), a Medicare Advantage insurance model, says the leader of the largest association...
Parkinson on PDPM: ‘CMS got it right,’ new doors open for providers
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Liza Berger
Jan 13, 2020
It’s too early to officially gauge how successful the new Patient Directed Payment Model is, but anecdotal evidence points to success for both nursing home providers and residents, according to American...
PDPM fallout: Genesis cuts fewer rehab positions than originally planned
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Liza Berger
Jan 12, 2020
Nursing home chain Genesis HealthCare has eliminated fewer rehab positions than originally stated since the onset of the Patient Driven Payment Model, the company disclosed this week.
It’s not too late! Submissions for McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards due today
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Liza Berger
Jan 08, 2020
Know an awesome woman leader in long-term care? How about one who is relatively new in the field but already making a splash? If you can answer yes to either — or both — of these questions, then...
Bundling program often a loser for nursing homes, expert notes
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Liza Berger
Jan 08, 2020
Two recent key studies on savings from Medicare’s bundled-payment program point to the negative effects of the payment model on nursing homes and post-acute care players, according to a prominent researcher....