Republican version of stimulus bill likely to include liability reform
By
Liza Berger
Jul 26, 2020
Although the Republicans’ version of the latest stimulus bill is still in the works, it likely will include liability reform measures and an extension of telehealth reimbursement policies.
Ask The Payment Expert
By
Caryn Adams
Aug 01, 2019
With just about six weeks until the PDPM rollout, what should be occurring at our facility? With the October 1 Patient-Drive Payment Model implementation date fast approaching, there are many tasks that...
Nursing home on the hook for C. diff infection death, court rules
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Marty Stempniak
Jan 25, 2019
A Massachusetts nursing home must face a medical malpractice suit for allegedly failing to diagnose one of its resident’s bacterial infections leading to his death, an appeals court ruled recently.
OIG looks to shame those who refuse to enter corporate integrity agreements
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 01, 2018
Health & Human Services is looking to ratchet up public pressure on healthcare fraudsters who refuse to improve their corporate business practices after getting caught.
Court refuses to throw out suit against Humana tied to Medicare Advantage
By
Marty Stempniak
Jun 27, 2018
A California judge has refused to throw out a lawsuit against Humana, tied to Medicare Advantage, which legal experts say could help to inform future such litigation.
Report: CMS hospital star ratings wrong for two years
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 18, 2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has miscalculated hospital star ratings for two years, according to a startling report published by Modern Healthcare Friday.
Provider challenging $25k fine for lack of access to dying resident’s advance directive
By
Alyssa Salela
Jul 24, 2017
A nursing home plans to challenge a $25,000 fine associated with the facility failing to include a resident advance directive in his healthcare plan, which may have contributed to his death.
Ask the Payment Expert about … keeping finances in order for 2017
By
Patricia Boyer
Feb 05, 2017
With the first month of 2017 already behind us, what are some recommendations to keep your “financial house in order” the rest of the year?
Shortchanging 850 workers will cost operator $2 million
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Jan 06, 2017
A New York-based skilled nursing chain will pay more than $2 million in back wages and damages after underpaying nearly 850 workers, the Department of Labor announced in December.
ACA repeal may not harm providers but replacement could, leader says
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Jan 05, 2017
Nursing home providers are unlikely to see any earth-shattering changes should the Affordable Care Act be repealed, as promised by President-elect Donald Trump. But some of the options being floated as...