Feds to tackle nursing home workforce development in FY 2017
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Sep 19, 2016
Two federal agencies are planning to collaborate in the next fiscal year to address long-term care workforce issues in nursing home settings, according to a report released Thursday.
Trump may push downsizing of federal health IT initiatives, experts say
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Dec 12, 2016
Government-mandated health information technology initiatives such as Meaningful Use may be pared down by the Trump administration, experts predicted last week.
SNFs worst for job-tied injuries
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Dec 04, 2015
Nursing facilities again rank among the industries with the highest amount of occupational injuries, according to the latest information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
ManorCare, HCP Inc. sued
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Jul 04, 2016
HCP ignored fraud and misled investors about the performance of ManorCare, its skilled nursing portfolio, according to a class action filed in May.
Former Golden Living contractor pleads guilty to $370,000 fraud
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Jul 05, 2016
A Virginia man hired by Golden Living to oversee construction projects at several facilities faces up to 30 years in prison for bilking the provider out of more than $370,000 in construction costs.
CMS proposal will target IT, staff competency protocols
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Aug 05, 2015
Information technology and staff training are two key topics included in the proposed regulatory overhaul announced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as part of the White House Conference...
MedPAC: SNF rates ‘more than adequate,’ payment reforms not coming fast enough
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Jun 03, 2016
Medicare’s current payment rates for skilled nursing facilities are “more than adequate” to keep up with cost growth, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has reasserted.
Slavitt: ‘Doc fix’ start date may be pushed back
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Jul 14, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services may delay implementation of Medicare payment reforms over concerns that some physicians may not be prepared for them.
Universal insurance program needed for LTC financing reform, group says
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Feb 23, 2016
A universal catastrophic insurance program is the “most promising approach” to reforming how long-term services and supports are financed, according to a new report.
Mark your calendars: McKnight’s Fall Online Expo returns!
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Aug 17, 2015
It will be back to school for students in a few weeks — but they don’t have to be the only ones learning new things this fall. McKnight’s 3rd Annual Fall Online Expo will return Sept. 9,...