Large study casts doubt on probiotic therapy for C. diff
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 12, 2013
Probiotics are not effective in preventing diarrhea associated with Clostridium difficile infection, according to a large study that calls into question previous findings. The findings of the U.K. study...
How to do it: implementing IT solutions
Mar 01, 2009
New information technology products are vital, but they are seldom inexpensive. That makes it critical for providers, who are typically saddled with tight budgets, to learn how to implement new IT products...
Nursing home residents dead after Missouri tornado
May 25, 2011
At least 10 nursing home residents and one employee were killed in a Sunday tornado that hit Joplin, MO. The storm killed at least 117 people, and may have caused up to $3 billion in insured losses to...
PDPM rules will curb upcoding: expert
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 09, 2018
One of the unplanned byproducts of a proposed new payment system could be a better legal image and standing of therapy and rehab providers.
Supreme Court ALJ decision adds to Medicare appeal jam
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 09, 2018
Medicare appeals might be getting a little more complicated for skilled care providers, thanks to a recent ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, legal analysts said.
Providers mull options following plunge in stocks
Aug 04, 2011
Following news of a planned slash in Medicare reimbursements, skilled nursing facility operators have spent the last few days reassessing their financial strategy.
Complaint by whistleblowers will cost hospice $4 million
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 05, 2015
A hospice company that hired medical directors with close ties to nursing homes to better pursue allegedly fraudulent practices has agreed to a $4 million settlement with the U.S. Justice Department.
Ask the payment expert … about continuing RAC requests
By
Patricia Boyer
Jul 01, 2014
I thought the Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs) were on hold. Why did we still get a request for records?
Catholic Health System to pay $6 million to settle false rehab claims allegations
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Oct 31, 2017
A New York-based healthcare system has agreed to pay $6 million to settle allegations that it submitted false Medicare and Medicaid claims for skilled nursing services, authorities announced on Friday.
Provider to pay $5 million to settle allegations of substandard care
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Oct 23, 2017
A Tennessee-based long-term care provider has agreed to pay $5 million to resolve claims that one of its facilities billed Medicare and Medicaid for “worthless services,” authorities announced...