Supreme Court upholds controversial False Claims liability theory
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Jun 17, 2016
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a controversial legal theory that could increase False Claims Act scrutiny against healthcare providers.
Jones appointed at Seabrook
Jun 16, 2016
Seabrook has named Robert Jones as its new Director of General Services.
CMS proposal would change Medicare, Medicaid eligibility
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Phil Brahm
Jun 15, 2016
Infection prevention, more protections against patient discrimination and readmission data are among the areas up for changes in a proposal the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services has made for hospitals...
New book offers insight to evidence-based practices
Jun 14, 2016
A new book on evidence-based practices is now available for hospitals and healthcare providers, looking to build EBP cultures and environments in their facilities.
Also in the News for Tuesday, June 14
Jun 14, 2016
Personalized diabetes management plan cuts Medicare costs by 14% … CMS pledges $10 million to help physicians switch to alternative payment models … Seniors with diabetes living longer with...
Lawsuit against Preferred Care Partners will continue, judge rules
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Jun 13, 2016
A lawsuit alleging inadequate care from one of the nation’s largest skilled nursing providers will proceed as planned, a New Mexico district judge ruled last week.
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.
Providers applaud passage of rural healthcare technology bill
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James M. Berklan
Jun 09, 2016
After months of intense lobbying, long-term care providers are celebrating the Senate’s passage of the Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015. The measure opens up Federal Commerce Commission...
Also in the News for Thursday, June 9
Jun 09, 2016
DMEPOS update has no negative impact on nursing home residents, CMS says … Breath analysis may help reduce unnecessary antibiotic use … CMS taking nominations for expert panel on pressure ulcer...
Managed care digital portal launched
Jun 07, 2016
HMP Communications Holdings LLC, which provides healthcare content and continuing medical education events, has launched Managed Health Care Connect.