CMS issues newly updated SNF Quality Measure Manual … Paul Ryan talks healthcare at NIC in first post-Congress speech … Doctor to pay $680,000 after overbilling state Medicaid program for nursing home...
Nursing homes going well beyond cards and candy to celebrate Valentine’s Day
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 22, 2019
Providers went all out to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, throwing everything from proms to beauty pageants to celebrate the occasion.
CMS improperly paid $84M for skilled nursing services, government watchdog says
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 21, 2019
The federal government likely overpaid about $84 million for improper skilled nursing services during a two-year period, according to a new report from the HHS Office of the Inspector General.
CVS: Skilled nursing challenges ‘worse than we expected,’ with continued ‘deterioration’ in field
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 21, 2019
A deteriorating skilled nursing industry is largely to blame for CVS’ $421 million loss in the fourth quarter, the Omnicare parent said Wednesday.
Senator wants minimum staff-to-patient ratios as condition of obtaining state nursing home licenses
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 21, 2019
A Kentucky state senator wants to force local nursing homes to establish minimum staff-to-patient ratios as a condition of receiving their operating licenses.
Also in the News for Thursday, Feb. 21
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 21, 2019
CMS launches podcast aimed at reaching providers in a more ‘modern’ fashion … Hoping to avoid Hurricane Irma repeat, lawmakers roll out fuel plan, ensuring adequate supplies for SNFs … Senator...
Leaders survey gives skilled nursing a tepid outlook
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 20, 2019
A new survey of long-term care leaders finds that experts have a negative outlook for the skilled nursing side of the equation in 2019.
New attorney general, Justice policies could take steam out of False Claims Act cases
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 20, 2019
A new attorney general at the helm, plus possible policy changes on the horizon, could spell a slowdown in fraud accusations against providers.
Senator proposes bill that would require public hearing before nursing homes close
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 20, 2019
A Connecticut state senator is proposing legislation that would require a public hearing and testimony before a nursing facility can close.
Also in the News for Wednesday, Feb. 20
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 20, 2019
Legionnaires’ disease reports rise more than fivefold since 2000, alleged lack of oversight blamed … State may hike personal needs allowance for long-term care residents … Budget eliminates program...