Connectivity one of the rural provider IT challenges that also can affect others
House hearing to address flu response Tuesday
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John Hall
Feb 02, 2015
As nursing homes and other facilities continue to grapple with higher-than-usual numbers of flu cases this season, federal lawmakers on Tuesday will convene to learn how effective the public health response...
Advocates resist call for Five Star ratings change for dual-eligibles
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John Hall
Apr 02, 2015
A major beneficiary advocate is pushing back on a new study recommending Medicare Advantage rates be adjusted for dual-eligible patients because so many tend to have poorer outcomes than others.
Struggling Iowa chain inches closer to sale with pending CMS debt resolution
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John Hall
Aug 26, 2022
A once-thriving chain of Iowa nursing homes now knee-deep in bankruptcy is getting closer to a settlement with the federal government over millions in unpaid fines, which would allow a sale of the troubled...
How to do it … HUD LEAN mortgages
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John Hall
May 04, 2016
It’s hard to beat the HUD LEAN mortgage program for heavily leveraged owner-operators looking for the predictability of long-term loans at fixed rates. Here are a few pointers from experts on how...
HIPAA audits to resume soon
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John Hall
Apr 29, 2015
Long-term care providers should get ready for the second round of HIPAA compliance audits this year, but the agency in charge of them is keeping mum about the exact date.
Groups tout payment plans; Pallone promises legislation
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John Hall
Apr 04, 2016
Several organizations have weighed in on how to finance long-term care services and supports for more than 12 million Americans, leading a Congressional committee to push toward a possible legislative...
Mental health would have coverage parity with medical care under federal proposal
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John Hall
Apr 08, 2015
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced a proposed rule that would require Medicaid managed care patients to receive the same level of coverage for mental health and addiction treatment...
Another state considers terminally ill access to experimental drugs
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John Hall
Mar 10, 2015
Despite opposition from some drug makers and provider groups, Illinois lawmakers are considering several bills that would allow terminal patients to try unapproved experimental drugs to extend their lives.
Don’t overlook management of medications in infection battle
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John Hall
Feb 01, 2022
Many once-waning yet still-debilitating infections are rising in numbers again, erasing some of the gains made fighting multidrug resistant organisms.