Federal officials announced two updated quality indicator submission requirements for inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) on Thursday.
CMS discloses next steps in durable medical equipment bidding process
Jun 02, 2009
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has unveiled a timeline for the “Round One Rebid” of the Medicare Competitive Bidding Program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics...
Senators talk about lowering Medicare age
Apr 07, 2008
Lowering the age requirement for Medicare was a topic of discussion at a Senate hearing late last week to help “near-elderly” people receive and keep healthcare coverage.
Pill counters from Kirby Lester spike due to hydrocodone rules
Nov 18, 2014
Kirby Lester, a retail pharmacy automation provider, saw an increase in demand for for its KL1 and KL1Plus pill counters during October, the company reported, reflecting the Drug Enforcement Agency’s...
Democrats look to Medicare Part D checks to sway seniors by November
Aug 17, 2010
Many seniors are still wary of healthcare reform, but Democrats hope some of the new law’s provisions will help win over reluctant elders, according to recent reports.
Regulators: Provider gift cards to nursing home residents won’t draw fines
Jul 09, 2008
A healthcare system that proposes giving gift cards to residents and other customers it disappoints with poor service is on firm legal ground, federal regulators say.
Easy does it: Simple exercises reduce dementia odds
Jan 03, 2008
The risk of dementia for people over 65 can be significantly reduced through simple moderate exercise such as climbing the stairs or even walking regularly, according to a new Italian study.
AMDA introduces oral health toolkit
Jan 07, 2014
AMDA – Dedicated to Long Term Care has announced its Oral Health in the Long Term Care Setting Tool Kit.
Feds announce slew of moves aimed at improving nursing homes’ digital communication with hospitals
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 12, 2019
The federal government is making a big push to improve information sharing between skilled nursing facilities and other providers, announcing several moves on Monday.
Patients facing long Medicaid-application delays ask court to enforce temporary benefits
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 18, 2018
Attorneys for thousands of low-income people facing Medicaid application delays in Illinois went to court this week to plead for enforcement of federal time limits.