Hospital group: MedPAC’s proposed post-acute payment system ‘unworkable’
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Sep 20, 2017
A unified post-acute payment system proposed by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission is “unworkable as a foundation” the American Hospital Association maintains.
Plan will push care planning
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Elizabeth Newman
Aug 05, 2015
A Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposal to reimburse practitioners for discussing advance care planning drew praise of long-term care medical directors in July.
Awards pile up for McKnight’s
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John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2015
Another May, another slew of awards for McKnight’s Long-Term Care News.
Accelerated Care Plus partners with Hallmark Rehabilitation Services
Jul 11, 2012
Accelerated Care Plus Corp. renewed a previous business relationship with Hallmark Rehabilitation Services.
Profile: Barbara Manard — From bayou to beltway
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McKnight's Staff
Nov 01, 2010
VP of Long-Term Care and Health Strategies AAHSA
CMS issues guidance on coding for fluids
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Haymarket Media
Jun 25, 2007
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued a new Minimum Data Set sheet to clarify providers’ questions on coding for fluids administered for nutrition and hydration.
McKnight’s adds 8 more awards
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Stephanie H. Kim
Sep 01, 2014
McKnight’s added three national awards to its trophy case last month following the American Society of Business Publication Editors ceremony in Chicago.
McKnight’s wins top prizes for news section, website and online coverage
May 05, 2011
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News has earned the Gold Award for Best News Section in the 2011 American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors awards competition. The awards recognize outstanding...
CMS delays implementation of stricter claims transmission standards
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 16, 2012
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Thursday it is again pushing back the deadline for compliance with a set of claims transmission standards.
CMS: MDS 2.0 versus MDS 3.0 Comparison Crosswalk draft available
Aug 25, 2008
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released a draft Comparison Crosswalk to aid in the transition between MDS 2.0 and MDS 3.0.