My grandmother passed away on Sept. 1. In the days since, those who knew and loved her have celebrated her life and mourned her passing together — and the obituary we wrote for her has gone viral on...
Nursing homes will be subject to escrow for all civil monetary penalties, CMS announces
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 05, 2013
Nursing homes facing a civil monetary penalty due to any type of deficiency will be subject to escrow and entitled to request an independent informal dispute resolution process, according to a newly issued...
RAC program needs better oversight, Inspector General report finds
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Tim Mullaney
Sep 05, 2013
Recovery audit contractors might be better at reviewing Medicare claims than critics allege, but the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services could improve RAC performance evaluations, according to a new...
Residents find their mojo
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 01, 2013
Shuffleboard. Bingo. And juggling, plate spinning, hat tricks and tightrope walking. This might be a typical nursing home activities schedule — if more centers follow the lead of Providence Pavilion...
CMS let off the hook in contempt case
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Tim Mullaney
Sep 01, 2013
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is not guilty of contempt in a case over payments to a nursing facility facing Medicare termination, a U.S. appeals court recently ruled.
Renovating for rehab
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Tim Mullaney
Sep 01, 2013
A renovated facility is now in harmony with its surroundings, offering residents tranquility and motivation during their rehabilitation.
Diversicare exits Arkansas
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 01, 2013
Diversicare is terminating its lease on 11 Arkansas nursing facilities, exiting that market after more than 20 years.
Skilled Healthcare Group CEO to retire as company rebuilds
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 01, 2013
Boyd Hendrickson, a transformative figure in long-term care while at the helm of Skilled Healthcare Group, will be retiring as the company restructures its balance sheet and administrative services.
C. diff therapy put in doubt
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Tim Mullaney
Sep 01, 2013
Probiotics are not effective in preventing diarrhea associated with Clostridium difficile, according to a large study that calls into question previous findings.
$30 million cut from Medicare
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 01, 2013
Skilled nursing facilities will see $470 million in aggregate 2014 Medicare reimbursements, which is $30 million less than projected in a proposed rule, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...