Louisiana provider association appeals to lawmakers in capital
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 16, 2005
Leaders of the Louisiana Nursing Home Association are visiting this week with the Louisiana Congressional delegation to request measures that could help facilities cope in the wake of two hurricanes Katrina...
Still no word on whether CMS will approve lifetime Medicaid limits
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 26, 2018
Lawmakers and reporters alike have been unable to pin down Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma on her agency’s view of states’ requests to impose lifetime coverage...
CMS considers therapy-cap exception procedures
By
Haymarket Media
Jan 31, 2006
Anticipating the passage of the Deficit Reduction Act later this week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services disclosed to lawmakers how it might implement the therapy-caps exceptions policy.
Congress passes a bill to extend Medicare cuts an additional year
By
Tim Mullaney
Feb 14, 2014
The Senate has passed a bill to extend 2% cuts to Medicare reimbursements for an additional year, and the measure now is headed to the White House for President Obama’s signature.
Federal court dismisses whistleblower lawsuit over Omnicare, PharMerica withholding generic drugs
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 18, 2014
A federal court in New York has tossed a whistleblower lawsuit charging that large long-term care pharmacies violated the False Claims Act by failing to dispense requested generic drugs.
More funding for QIOs, providers tell budget office
By
Haymarket Media
Mar 03, 2005
As FY 2006 budget proposals are being debated, providers are pushing hard for increased funding for Medicare quality improvement organizations.
CMS: Four provider responsibilities when residents want an expedited appeal of Medicare service terminations
By
McKnight's Staff
May 29, 2013
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services specified four provider responsibilities for expedited review of Medicare service terminations in a recent claims manual update.
Claims facing more scrutiny from auditors, survey shows
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 01, 2012
If providers feels like they’re under more intense scrutiny than ever before from Medicare recovery audit contractors, there is a good reason: They are.
Congressional study sought after study reveals unexpected error rates in e-prescribing
Aug 16, 2011
Reports of drug dosage mistakes, drug interactions and other electronic prescription errors have prompted members of Congress to request additional studies into health information technology systems.
Obama’s cuts draw hot provider rebuke
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2013
President Obama’s proposed budget is dead in the water as long-term care providers see it. They stand to lose $81 billion over 10 years if the measure is approved.