SNF can’t force arbitration with agreement signed by legal custodian, high court rules
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Jun 10, 2016
An Arkansas nursing home can’t enforce an arbitration agreement that was signed by a resident’s emergency legal custodian, the state Supreme Court has ruled.
Watchdog: CMS should monitor Recovery Audit Data warehouse
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John Hall
Apr 17, 2015
A new Government Accountability Office report recommends sweeping government reforms that would mitigate fragmentation and duplication of a number of Medicare and Medicaid programs.
New database makes it easy to see how states are combating Medicaid fraud and abuse
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McKnight's Staff
Feb 01, 2013
A newly unveiled database created by the Pew Charitable Trusts provides comprehensive information about states’ strategies for combating Medicaid fraud and abuse.
Obama administration races to make Medicare changes as healthcare industry objects
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Elizabeth Newman
Aug 16, 2016
As the clock clicks down on President Barack Obama’s days in office, the administration remains focused on adjusting Medicare reimbursements, much to the annoyance of healthcare providers.
A jazz band for the ages
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Mary Gustafson
Oct 01, 2012
Nursing home residents — especially long-term residents — deserve to have the best entertainment that money can buy. Unfortunately, most nursing home activity directors don’t have the budget...
The BIG Picture: Let’s take out the trash
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John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2010
In the song “Red Shoes,” Elvis Costello famously sings: “I used to be disgusted, but now I try to be amused.” Although the lyrics were recorded back in 1976, they provide an appropriate...
AOD Software’s Answers EHR first to be certified
Nov 01, 2011
AOD Software recently announced that its Answers EHR Autumn 2011 software has become the first to pass the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology’s Long Term and Post Acute Care...
Broker admits using nursing home residents as pawns in annuities scheme, agrees to $850,000 settlement
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Tim Mullaney
Aug 04, 2014
The mastermind of a financial fraud that victimized nursing home residents has admitted wrongdoing and will pay $850,000 in a settlement, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced Thursday.
Many post-acute providers anticipate being acquired by more tech-savvy competitors, survey shows
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Tim Mullaney
Feb 14, 2014
Nearly half of post-acute providers anticipate they will be acquired by an organization with better technological capabilities in 2015, according to survey results released today.