Artificial intelligence outperforms clinicians on decision of where to send post-operative patients,...
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 31, 2019
Artificial intelligence (AI) won the battle between man versus machine after a pilot study found that the technology outperformed clinicians in triaging post-operative patients for intensive care.
Nearly 3,000 nursing homes rated as top performers by U.S. News & World Report
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 30, 2019
Nearly 3,000 skilled nursing facilities have been recognized as a top provider in U.S. News & World latest rankings of the best nursing homes.
Medicare SNF copayment policy is linked to shorter says, worse patient outcomes, study finds
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 30, 2019
Medicare’s skilled nursing facility copayment policy could be causing residents to be discharged too soon from facilities, producing worse patient outcomes, according to University of Pennsylvania researchers.
Provider anxieties rising while waiting for CMS guidance on RoP Phase 3 requirements
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 28, 2019
Frustrated providers are becoming increasingly anxious with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services over its lack of final guidance for Phase 3 of the Requirements of Participation. Implementation...
Huge provider alliance sues over Medicaid change that could cost them $246M in funding
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 27, 2019
New York providers are challenging a state effort that could cost operators $246 million in funding and cause dramatic “upheaval” to care and services for nursing home residents.
Bill would expand employee background data for LTC providers
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 23, 2019
Providers could have better access to background check data on long-term care applicants if newly proposed legislation is approved by U.S. lawmakers.
Residents with behavioral issues have higher hospitalization risk than those with Alzheimer’s, dementia:...
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 23, 2019
An increased focus on avoidable hospitalizations among nursing home residents could be impacting some residents, a new study suggests.
Providers call on CMS to delay RoP Phase 3 requirements, citing ‘lack of guidance’
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 21, 2019
With little more than a month before some Phase 3 measures are set to take effect, providers are calling on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to delay enforcement of all measures under the final...
Providers fear harsher surveys as CMS seeks to improve surveyor oversight
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Danielle Brown
Oct 20, 2019
Providers fear they could be subject to harsher surveys following the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services pledge to make revisions to the system used to monitor the performance of state survey agencies.
CCRC houses theater troupe
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 18, 2019
Before becoming residents at Judson Services, a continuing care retirement community based in Cleveland, many of its seniors were active fans of local theater. But as they’ve aged, it’s become harder...