HHS chief pushes ‘lowest-cost appropriate’ settings in AHCA speech
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 06, 2018
Human and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar on Tuesday outlined critical areas of focus his agency will pursue as it ushers in value-based transformation and a new wave of graying Baby Boomers approaches...
Feds suspect misuse of Nuedexta to calm nursing home dementia residents
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 05, 2018
Nuedexta is the only drug approved to treat uncontrolled laughing and crying due to pseudobulbar affect.
Nursing home advocates say AGs’ push for punitive enforcement won’t improve quality
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 04, 2018
The leading association for skilled nursing providers said Friday that a call by state officials to reinstate tough federal enforcement policies might undercut quality gains.
Louisiana, Missouri leaders wrestle with ‘granny cam’ laws
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 04, 2018
In-room nursing home cameras could soon be operating in a sixth state, thanks to the signature of Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D).
Hospitals to share more risk with skilled nursing, other partners in pilot for elderly care
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 01, 2018
A new pilot being tested by the American Hospital Association in five U.S. health systems aims to create “age-friendly” care that focuses on safety, patient satisfaction and universal value.
CMS allows Maryland to roll out innovative all-payer model worth $1 billion at nursing homes, other settings
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Kimberly Marselas
May 24, 2018
The continuation of Maryland’s all-payer model will allow the system to move beyond hospital walls to change the financial landscape of nursing homes, mental health facilities and other institutions.
Union officials: Nursing home in bankruptcy raided by federal agents while residents watched
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Kimberly Marselas
May 23, 2018
Residents of a Connecticut nursing home that is already facing bankruptcy watched Tuesday as federal agents raided the facility’s administrative offices.
Plaintiff attorneys claim CMS is blocking once-public nursing home info under Trump
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 22, 2018
Attorneys who investigate abuse and neglect at the nation’s nursing homes say the Trump administration is blocking access to records and charging large fees when they do produce them, according to...
Supreme Court backs employers, arbitration over class-action claims
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Kimberly Marselas
May 22, 2018
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled that private-sector companies may force employees to individually arbitrate alleged violations of federal labor law, rather than allowing them to seek class-action...
Government watchdog says CMS should continue prior authorization projects
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 22, 2018
A report issued Monday by the Government Accountability Office says the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should extend tests of a prior authorization program that have saved up to $1.9 billion.