Long-term care providers might want to dial in to a conference call Monday that will discuss requirements of hospitals and other providers under the NOTICE Act.
How to do it… Design that appeals to family members
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John Hall
Dec 04, 2015
More and more, families are having greater influence on deciding where their loved ones will stay. And the things they’re looking for are rooted in comfort and familiarity. Experts advise how to...
Connecting at all hours
By
John Hall
Dec 04, 2015
Software firms and providers are devising novel solutions to engage seniors, families and staff who are embracing technology to stay in better communication
OIG: Tougher 2016 probes
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John Hall
Dec 04, 2015
Providers should expect more aggressive federal efforts to investigate healthcare fraud cases as the Department of Health & Human Services makes use of sophisticated data analytics in the coming year.
CMS showing its discomfort with arbitration arrangement
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Elizabeth Newman
Nov 05, 2015
Residents should fully understand binding arbitration agreements, and know that they have the option to contact federal, state or local healthcare officials about them, according to a proposed rule from...
ANA: ‘zero tolerance’ for bullies at work
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Nov 05, 2015
A leading long-term care nurses group is praising the American Nurses Association’s new “zero tolerance” policy regarding violence and bullying in healthcare workplaces.
Ask the Payment Expert about… SNF Final PPS rule
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Patricia Boyer
Nov 05, 2015
The SNF Final PPS rule for fiscal 2016 talks about SNF Value Based Purchasing. Can you explain it?
Northbridge Companies to expand into Maine
Nov 04, 2015
Northbridge Companies has committed $65 million to expanding into Maine with three new communities.
FBI raids nursing home owned by CA’s largest operator
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Oct 27, 2015
FBI agents raided a facility operated by California’s largest nursing home owner last week, reportedly searching for evidence of criminal activity.
Briggs Inside for Long Term Care debuts
Oct 20, 2015
Briggs Healthcare has launched Briggs Inside, a web-based platform offering forms electronically.