House Republicans aim to block board’s Medicare authority
Jan 04, 2013
Republican House leaders say they will continue to fight a part of the healthcare reform law that could lead to Medicare spending reductions without direct input from Congress. The House was scheduled...
New provider payment system needed, nursing home alliance says
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 20, 2012
As federal debt negotiations continued Wednesday, an industry group unveiled its three-part plan for reform in post-acute care.
Medicare service providers cannot object to a Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor’s (RAC) decision to re-open a payment decision, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.
Register for today’s Super Tuesday payment webinar
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 05, 2012
It’s not too late to register for today’s McKnight’s Super Tuesday Webinar “2012 Reimbursement Update: The Least You Need to Know,” which can earn you one free continuing...
Majority of assisted living residents pay for their care out of their own incomes, survey finds
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 20, 2012
Assisted living residents generally are from mid- to high-income households, and the majority can pay for care on their own, a survey released Friday reveals.
The crowd is NOT gathering (no need online!), but they are signing up en masse for next week’s...
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 16, 2012
Providers from around the country are already making the sixth annual McKnight’s Online Expo the most successful version yet. They have signed up in record numbers for the virtual trade show, which...
House committee votes to repeal Medicare payment board
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 06, 2012
The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act’s Medicare payment board Tuesday morning.
Sixth annual McKnight’s Online Expo returns, better than ever
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 01, 2012
The McKnight’s Online Expo returns for a sixth successful year with five educational webcasts March 21 and 22. After a successful debut last year, a series of six affiliated monthly “Super...
Medical necessity — slippery for some
By
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
Dec 02, 2011
Medical necessity has become a common phrase in healthcare terminology, but what exactly does it mean? Unfortunately, this term has become very subjective and is the primary reason we have been denied...
Super Tuesday 2 offering free CEUs at McKnight’s ‘Payment challenges & opportunities’...
Apr 28, 2011
Providers will learn about “Payment challenges and opportunities” Tuesday at the next McKnight’s Super Tuesday webcast. Free CE credits will be offered for the first time. The event kicks...