Feds consolidate, join billing lawsuits vs. SavaSeniorCare
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 04, 2015
The federal government has thrown its weight behind whistleblower complaints against skilled nursing chain
SavaSeniorCare LLC. Authorities joined three lawsuits accusing the massive provider of “routinely”...
The invisible heroes
By
Gary Tetz
Dec 04, 2015
They were seniors, so I suppose they were used to being invisible. They were also veterans — a double-whammy. Add in the fact that most were from long-term care settings, and you have the perfect storm....
Connecting at all hours
By
John Hall
Dec 04, 2015
Software firms and providers are devising novel solutions to engage seniors, families and staff who are embracing technology to stay in better communication
CMS seeks comment on two-midnight rule following court decision
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Dec 01, 2015
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is seeking input on a section of its two-midnight policy that would cut inpatient payments to hospitals, after a judge ruled the cuts need to be better justified.
CMS finalizes bundled payment model for hip, knee replacements
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Nov 18, 2015
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released its final bundled payment model for hip and knee replacement surgeries, which includes plans to waive the three-day stay rule for beneficiaries...
Medicare RAC audit cuts a ‘serious concern,’ senator says
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Nov 17, 2015
Recent cuts to the number of documents a recovery audit contractor can request from a provider is “troubling,” Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) said in a letter to the Centers...
Lawyers push for ManorCare, Trinity to be sued together in Hepatitis C case
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Nov 16, 2015
Attorneys representing two ManorCare Health Services residents affected by a headline-making Hepatitis C outbreak have asked a judge to dismiss a federal lawsuit against the operator so they can sue both...
Judge slams nursing home rapist with more prison time than prosecutors ask
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Nov 16, 2015
A former Minnesota nursing home employee who raped an 83-year-old resident with dementia was sentenced to eight years in prison last week, one year longer than prosecutors originally sought.
RAC document request limit to drop
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Nov 12, 2015
The number of medical records a recovery audit contractor can request from a provider will take a serious hit starting January 1.
State News for November 2015
Nov 05, 2015
WASHINGTON D.C. — Pope Francis made an unscheduled visit to The Little Sisters of the Poor during his September trip to Washington D.C.