A Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposal to reimburse practitioners for discussing advance care planning drew praise of long-term care medical directors in July.
Awards pile up for McKnight’s
By
John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2015
Another May, another slew of awards for McKnight’s Long-Term Care News.
Accelerated Care Plus partners with Hallmark Rehabilitation Services
Jul 11, 2012
Accelerated Care Plus Corp. renewed a previous business relationship with Hallmark Rehabilitation Services.
CMS issues guidance on coding for fluids
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Haymarket Media
Jun 25, 2007
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued a new Minimum Data Set sheet to clarify providers’ questions on coding for fluids administered for nutrition and hydration.
Chad Elliott hired at Lancaster Pollard
Sep 15, 2015
Chad Elliott is the new Lancaster Pollard managing director of the firm’s mergers and acquisitions group. He will oversee efforts in sell-side and buy-side advisory services for seniors housing and...
McKnight’s adds 8 more awards
By
Stephanie H. Kim
Sep 01, 2014
McKnight’s added three national awards to its trophy case last month following the American Society of Business Publication Editors ceremony in Chicago.
CMS delays implementation of stricter claims transmission standards
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 16, 2012
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Thursday it is again pushing back the deadline for compliance with a set of claims transmission standards.
CMS: MDS 2.0 versus MDS 3.0 Comparison Crosswalk draft available
Aug 25, 2008
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released a draft Comparison Crosswalk to aid in the transition between MDS 2.0 and MDS 3.0.
McKnight’s wins top prizes for news section, website and online coverage
May 05, 2011
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News has earned the Gold Award for Best News Section in the 2011 American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors awards competition. The awards recognize outstanding...
Provider to pay $376,000 for hiring ineligible employees
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 03, 2011
In a case that is sure to fuel the push for more extensive nursing home employee background checks, an Indiana provider has been slapped with $376,000 in penalties for employing seven individuals who either...