Several thousand LeadingAge members got their first look at new board chairman Steve Fleming recently, and if initial reactions are any indication, it’s going to be a wonderful relationship.
Phase 2 finds more users turning to technology
Dec 06, 2017
More than 20% of nursing homes are using abaqis, Providigm announced.
Skilled nursing facilities see opportunity as CMS finalizes cancellation of bundled pay models
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Dec 01, 2017
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Thursday finalized its previously announced cancellation of mandatory bundled payment models for hip fractures and cardiac care, as well as changes to its...
All-Korean SNF wing a trendy success
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Nov 29, 2017
Officials at Lorien Columbia, a skilled nursing facility 20 miles outside of Baltimore, admit the idea of opening up a wing dedicated to Korean residents was “scary” at first.
Tomorrow’s the day: Providers prepare for Phase 2 deadline
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Nov 27, 2017
Despite efforts from provider groups and lawmakers to delay Phase 2 of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Requirements of Participation, the new survey process is expected to take effect...
New syringe seal released
Nov 22, 2017
Medi-Dose EPS has added a new Steri-Tamp Tamper-Clear Syringe Seal to its line.
Also in the News for Tuesday, Nov. 21
Nov 21, 2017
Majority of SNF residents eligible for palliative care, but don’t always get support … Mainstreet to acquire $425 million portfolio, change name … Providers doubt validity of staffing...
Carter to retire as head of AANAC, AADNS
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Nov 20, 2017
Diane Carter, MSN, RN, RAC-CT, C-NE, FAAN, will retire from her position as president and CEO of the American Association of Directors of Nursing Services and American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination...
Improper fee-for-service Medicare payments at lowest level since 2013
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Emily Mongan
Nov 17, 2017
Improper fee-for-service payment rates in the Medicare program dropped from 11% in 2016 to 9.5% in 2017 — the lowest rate since 2013, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reported.
LTC not always valuable at end of life to seniors with mental illness
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Emily Mongan
Nov 17, 2017
Seniors with serious mental illness don’t often seek out skilled nursing care at the end of their lives, recently released survey results show.