AHCA opposes manual review system for therapy claims, launches provider feedback clearinghouse
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 05, 2013
As part of its pushback against the manual review process for therapy claims, the American Health Care Association has launched a clearinghouse to gather provider feedback. AHCA President Mark Parkinson...
Court ruling opens door for providers to seek reimbursement for Medicare bad debts
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 05, 2013
Providers may be reimbursed for Medicare beneficiaries’ bad debts even after sending them to a collection agency, a U.S. District Court judge has ruled.
Left brain language function is linked to better post-stroke recovery from aphasia, researchers find
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 05, 2013
After a stroke, adults rely on their left hemisphere to preserve language function or recovery, new research suggests. This discovery could open up new rehabilitation strategies, researchers say.
CMS clarifies physician delegation of tasks in skilled nursing facilities
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 04, 2013
Nursing home operators can now download a brief clarifying which tasks physicians may delegate to other practitioners caring for Medicare beneficiaries in skilled nursing facilities, the Centers for Medicare...
Judge: No expert testimony needed to advance tub-death case against Emeritus Corp.
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 04, 2013
The estate of a woman who died in an Emeritus Corp. assisted living facility may pursue wrongful death and medical malpractice claims without providing expert testimony, U.S. District Court Judge Dan Aaron...
Intensity of activities doesn’t determine level of benefits for seniors, researchers say
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 04, 2013
Mental and physical stimulation improves seniors’ memory and thinking skill, regardless of how rigorous the activities are, according to a recently published study.
A majority of long-term care providers reduced hospital readmissions and the off-label use of antipsychotics within the last year, according to the American Health Care Association. The organization recently...
HIPAA will keep changing, federal official tells industry association
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 03, 2013
Providers can expect increased enforcement and continuing rule changes related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), according to a prominent industry group.
Tavenner confirmation hearing set for next Tuesday
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 03, 2013
The Senate Finance Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Marilyn Tavenner, currently the acting administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, on Tuesday, April 9.
Snoezelen, not snoozing, at 100
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 01, 2013
It’s noteworthy that the Taylor Care Center in Jacksonville, FL, recently marked the 100th birthday of two residents by inviting an Elvis impersonator to perform. More remarkable: The event celebrated...