Replace FMAP with Medicaid funding system that better accounts for seniors, government report says
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McKnight's Staff
May 15, 2013
The federal government could distribute Medicaid dollars to states more effectively by looking at data that better reflects the needs of nursing home residents and workers, according to a new report from...
Deadline for technology awards extended
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McKnight's Staff
Jun 18, 2012
Providers interested in nominating their facility for the first annual “McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards — Connect our World” now have until July 27, 2012 to send in their...
House committee subpoenas HHS over Medicare Advantage demonstration project
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McKnight's Staff
Oct 23, 2012
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) and other House Republicans issued a subpoena Monday to gain access to documents related to an Affordable Care Act Medicare Advantage demonstration project.
CMS clarifies physician delegation of tasks in skilled nursing facilities
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 04, 2013
Nursing home operators can now download a brief clarifying which tasks physicians may delegate to other practitioners caring for Medicare beneficiaries in skilled nursing facilities, the Centers for Medicare...
Long-term care physicians respond to report on antipsychotic over-prescribing
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McKnight's Staff
May 22, 2013
The top professional association of long-term care physicians and medical directors has reiterated its commitment to reducing the use of antipsychotics for dementia care. It did so Tuesday, in response...
Supreme Court tackles Medicaid expansion today
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 28, 2012
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments today over whether the Affordable Care Act’s expansion of Medicaid is constitutional.
Coordinating acute, long-term care for mentally ill promises Medicare cost savings and better outcomes,...
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 04, 2013
Better coordination of acute, post-acute and long-term care for seniors with severe mental illness (SMI) could result in significant Medicare savings and better health outcomes, according to Avalere Health...
Providers drawing attention to their importance in the community, bidding for lawmaker visits
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McKnight's Staff
May 25, 2012
If providers have their way, they’ll be welcoming untold numbers of guests and dignitaries into their facilities in the coming days. The LeadingAge national Homecoming Week starts Sunday and extends...
Post-acute providers continue to improve on most quality measures, report finds
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McKnight's Staff
May 07, 2013
Post-acute providers have improved across a broad range of quality measures, according to a comprehensive report released by the Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care. Providers improved outcomes in 13...
CMS: Four provider responsibilities when residents want an expedited appeal of Medicare service terminations
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McKnight's Staff
May 29, 2013
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services specified four provider responsibilities for expedited review of Medicare service terminations in a recent claims manual update.