AHCA elects new board of governors … CMS releases fourth year of SNF utilization and payment data … Bundled payment efforts lost close to $300M, new report says … Nursing home worker fired for stealing...
CMS improperly paid $84M for skilled nursing services, government watchdog says
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 21, 2019
The federal government likely overpaid about $84 million for improper skilled nursing services during a two-year period, according to a new report from the HHS Office of the Inspector General.
Wrong choice in nursing home can cause ‘devastating consequences,’ new report says
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 14, 2019
Enhancing transparency and improving the planning process before hospital discharge are among recommendations in a new report on improving post-acute care transitions.
Senators fret over HIPAA weakening to ease SNF communication
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 11, 2019
Two ranking senators said moves by the Trump administration to open up communication channels between nursing homes and other providers could weaken privacy regulations.
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.
Senator demands changes on nursing home staffing
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 16, 2018
The ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance is demanding answers on how the federal government plans to better hold nursing homes accountable for staffing decisions.
LTC earning seat at the table for preventing readmissions
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 08, 2018
Skilled-nursing leaders have long desired a seat at the table to help hospitals prevent readmissions, and a new collaboration aims to make it happen. Portland, OR-based Consonus Healthcare — which provides...
Changes must be made to nursing home ratings to better depict patient safety: Study
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 06, 2018
The standard measure for capturing quality at nursing homes does not paint an accurate picture of patient safety, and changes are needed to aid residents in their decision making.
‘We’re dying a slow death here’: City devising ‘exit strategy’ for possible closure of nursing...
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 03, 2018
The Massachusetts skilled care industry has been beset with problems and it’s been especially evident at one county-owned nursing home.
Shift change procedures could hold key to lawsuit in insulin-related death
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 29, 2019
A lawsuit filed against a California nursing center Wednesday serves as a warning for providers to be cautious when administering medications during a shift change.