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Federal law does not allow former nursing home resident to sue over involuntary discharge, court rules
By
Tim Mullaney
May 14, 2014
A woman involuntarily discharged from an Illinois nursing home does not have the right to file suit under the federal law regulating Medicaid providers, a federal court ruled Monday.
Judge lets kickback case vs. therapy provider go forward
By
McKnight's Staff
May 01, 2013
A whistleblower lawsuit involving a nursing home chain and therapy providers in Missouri can move forward, a federal judge has ruled. The False Claims Act case originated with allegations that a therapy...
New name for annual WOCN meeting; registration underway
By
James M. Berklan
May 31, 2019
The WOCN Society has announced a new name, look and feel to its annual conference, which takes place June 23-26 this year at Music City Center in Nashville.
Billing system overhauled at Optimus EMR
Jun 19, 2013
Optimus EMR Inc. announced the launch of its new Optimus Billing and Financial System (OBFS) last week.
The OBFS is fully integrated with the company’s EMR clinical system, sharing one point of entry...
Webcast today offers free advice on clinical reimbursement
Feb 29, 2008
This day (leap day) happens only once every four years. But today is notable for another unique event: a McKnight’s webcast on payment. It will offer tips and expert advice on clinical reimbursement...
Senior living community planned for Minnesota
May 30, 2017
A $70 million senior living community north of Long Lake in Minnesota has been granted a special use permit by the Stillwater City Council, according to local reports.
Maine Veterans Homes chooses PBJ feature
Oct 18, 2016
Maine Veterans’ Homes has implemented the Attendance on Demand system’s Payroll-Based Journal feature through working with partner Cincinnati Time of Maine (Portland, ME).
Kinnser Software introduces Hospice Item Set readiness
Jul 01, 2014
Kinnser Software Inc. has announced its readiness for the Hospice Item Set (the HIS), a new compliance requirement affecting all Medicare-certified hospice admissions and discharges starting July 1, 2014.
PL Snapshot updated version released by PointRight
Nov 20, 2013
PointRight Inc. announced it has released an upgraded version of its Professional Liability (PL) Snapshot. The tool can predict the risk of liability claims for long-term care providers.