CMS announces updated rankings for SNFs taking part in value-based purchasing program … Supreme Court wary of limiting companies’ ability to arbitrate disputes … NJ launches infection control campaign...
Who killed marketing chief in the therapy room? Staff’s live ‘Clue’ game entertains residents for...
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 31, 2018
Someone was recently murdered at one Indiana nursing home, and a sharp-minded resident was able to solve the case.
CMS to grant more flexibility for telemedicine use in Medicare Advantage
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 30, 2018
The federal government is aiming to expand the use of virtual visits for seniors with requested new changes to Medicare Advantage.
Staffing emphasized more in new nursing home rankings from U.S. News and World Report
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 30, 2018
U.S. News & World Report today unveiled its rankings of the nation’s best nursing homes, with 2,975 earning top honors.
Also in the News for Tuesday, Oct. 30
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 30, 2018
Death toll climbs to nine from viral outbreak at New Jersey long-term care facility … Congressman introduces bill to name Nov. 15 “National Pressure Ulcer/Injury Prevention Day” … Caregiver dilemma:...
What Election Day may spell for skilled care
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 30, 2018
We’ve been talking about it for months and now the day of reckoning has almost arrived: Election Day is just one week away, and the stakes could be very high for the skilled nursing crowd. The makeup...
A SNF’s magical journey
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 29, 2018
This is not about an average trip to Disney World. It’s going to require 36 staffers, including two physicians and an FBI agent, and will cost about $170,000.
Most providers set to get a Medicaid pay raise next year
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 29, 2018
State officials are reporting that Medicaid enrollment stayed flat, year over year, though most are planning for at least moderate increases on spending for nursing homes’ largest source of funding.
Researchers excited about SNF innovations to address ‘chaotic’ hospital transitions
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 29, 2018
The transition from hospital to skilled nursing facility continues to frequently be rushed and “chaotic,” new research results show. But SNFs are also starting to implement new systems to address the...
Upcoming HIPAA audits to use harsher investigative tools
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 29, 2018
Providers need to start tightening the screws on their privacy and security programs because scrutiny is about to get a little harsher.