Providers praise newly released prescription drug benefit rule
By
Haymarket Media
Jan 24, 2005
Some provider advocates are reacting positively to the recently released prescription drug benefit rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, lauding it for its treatment of the long-term...
Restraint alternatives: Balancing act
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 05, 2005
Providers are cautiously finding ways to treat residents who have been untethered by nursing home reform, bringing new challenges.
IT feature: Communication breakdown
By
John O'Connor
Jan 05, 2005
As more operators develop information management networks, technology problems are also on the rise for more facilities.
Staff infections a concern
By
Julie Williamson
Nov 29, 2004
Many caregivers put themselves at risk for workplace injuries,
or worse. Personal infection control measures are helping.
Former CMS chief: Providers could face “very tough” year ahead
By
Haymarket Media
Oct 08, 2004
The immediate past chief of the nation’s Medicare and Medicaid programs said Thursday that long-term care providers should enjoy things now because next year could be rougher when it comes to funding.
Federal report: Scully should give back salary
By
Haymarket Media
Sep 08, 2004
A report by the Government Accountability Office says that former Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Thomas Scully should give back his salary for the last six months of his tenure there....
CMS to pay more attention to anti-fraud, abuse issues, especially with Medicaid
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 31, 2004
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will focus on eliminating fraud and abuse cases, especially regarding Medicare prescription drug programs and Medicaid, the agency has announced.
Therapy takes new course
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 24, 2004
The methods for fielding successful therapy and rehab
programs keep growing in number as providers mix approaches
Congressman to publicize bill requiring nursing homes to get sprinklers
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 24, 2004
U.S. Rep. John Larson (D-CT) quietly introduced the Nursing Facility Fire Safety Act of 2004 before Congress left for its recent recess. Today, he’s going to unveil it with a big splash at the site...
Louisiana Supreme Court rules nursing home needs to withhold food, water from resident
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 23, 2004
The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled that a family may withhold food and water from an 89-year-old comatose woman in a nursing home because she chose it in her will, according to the Associated Press....