The functional status and behavior sections of the MDS 3.0 often lead to risk and liability dangers for providers, a long-term care coding expert said Sunday.
Tavenner unloads more answers on Medicaid expansion, IPAB
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 22, 2013
Marilyn Tavenner, the interim administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services who is vying to remove the “interim” label, met lawmaker questions head-on following her April 9...
Upcoming ACO model to have positive post-acute impact, CMS official says
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 11, 2015
Long-term care providers now have another accountable care model to consider, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services officials announced Tuesday.
CMS drops payment cut related to two-midnight rule
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 20, 2016
Faced with a legal challenge, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has killed a two-midnight inpatient payment cut to hospitals. The agency will not move forward with a 0.2% inpatient payment cut...
Kohl painkiller bill reappears in waning days of Senate term; AHCA voices objections
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 19, 2012
A bill meant to provide relief for nursing home residents who need painkillers would create the possibility of huge penalties for healthcare practitioners and long-term care facilities, a top lobbyist...
Providers prepare for potential tension on Congressional visits
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 21, 2017
A tense political environment in Washington, D.C., means long-term care providers headed to Capitol Hill need to be passionate but polite, executives said Monday.
Providers covering all bases ahead of Senate hearing and new GAO abuse report citing doubled deficiencies
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 22, 2019
The GAO likely will issue recommendations related to state survey agencies submitting data on instances of abuse and reporting suspicions of a crime to law enforcement.
Rehospitalizations can be avoided, expert emphasizes
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 06, 2015
Commonly overlooked clinical indicators can lead to a nursing home resident being transferred, an expert advised Monday.
Profile: Fred Benjamin
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 04, 2016
Whether it’s representing the American Health Care Association, Medicalodges, or another of his interests, there’s a frequent comment about Fred Benjamin: “That man is everywhere.”
Profile: Benjamin A. Breier
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 06, 2017
Benjamin A. Breier may be at the helm of one of long-term care’s industry giants as the president and CEO of Kindred Healthcare. But in one big way, he’s similar to many of his employees. Work-life...