Medicare beneficiaries now can research nursing homes and determine their coverage options from their smartphones or tablets, thanks to a Medicare website redesign.
Medicare antifraud efforts paying off, experts say
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 21, 2012
Although Medicare’s fraud detection tactics have been sharply criticized by lawmakers and provider groups, federal officials say efforts are paying off.
ACOs making progress in improving care transition, survey finds
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 21, 2012
A snapshot of hospitals involved in accountable care organizations finds that they are making progress in improving the coordination of care.
States see spike on supplemental Medicaid spending
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 21, 2012
States spent $9 billion more on supplemental Medicaid payments in 2010 than it did four years previously, according to a government investigation requested by Congress.
Investigators find cataract surgery can lead to falls
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 20, 2012
Australian researchers have found that falls and fractures among the elderly increase after cataract surgery, according to a new study that contradicts findings published earlier this month.
SNF residents can sue operators over staffing, appeals court says
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 17, 2012
California nursing home residents have more ammunition to sue the operators of the facilities they live in for violating state nurse-staffing regulations, an appeals court ruled this week.
Golden Living and Genesis facilities take top quality awards
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 17, 2012
Two nursing homes in Wisconsin and Rhode Island have taken top honors in a national quality awards competition.
C. diff and related deaths far more prevalent than government data suggests: report
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 16, 2012
Clostridium difficile transmission and mortality rates are far higher in nursing homes and other healthcare settings than the most recent government statistics suggest, an investigation has found.
CMS still working on terms of flexibility within Medicaid expansion
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 16, 2012
Government officials are reportedly undecided as to whether states can implement partial Medicaid expansions, according to reports.
Colorado long-term care group raises money for family of Aurora, CO shooting victim
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 16, 2012
Colorado’s long-term care association is working on raising money for the children of an Aurora movie theater shooting victim who worked in the industry.