White House will reach a decision on 2% cut to Medicare providers within 30 days
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 09, 2012
The Obama Administration has one month to issue a report detailing whether Medicare providers will see 2% across-the-board cuts based on legislation signed by the president Tuesday.
Regulators outline new process for manual medical review of therapy claims
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 08, 2012
Officials from the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Tuesday clarified how the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 will affect the therapy cap exceptions process.
$65 billion in Medicare cuts to rock U.S. nursing homes over 10 years, analysis shows
Aug 02, 2012
American nursing homes are staring down a cumulative Medicare funding reduction worth $65 billion over the next 10 years, a first of it’s kind 50-state analysis finds.
Senators demand more data on Medicare fraud prevention efforts
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 01, 2012
A multimillion dollar Medicare fraud-fighting command center unveiled by the federal government a week ago is already drawing fire from two Republican lawmakers.
Residents sue SNF over staffing, safety
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 01, 2012
Five residents of a for-profit California skilled nursing facility sued a Mariner Health Care Inc. facility in June, alleging inadequate staffing and an unsafe environment.
Pass the smell test
By
John Andrews
Aug 01, 2012
Many providers risk rejection by underinvesting in laundry or housekeeping units, putting their reputations in peril and driving away potential residents.
Customizable PC Console display streamlines care, improves productivity
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 01, 2012
Jeron Electronic Systems Inc. announced the integration of a network accessible PC Console Display into its Provider 790 nurse call system. The PC Console Display delivers additional activity and status...
Inaction may seal our fate
By
Gary Tetz
Aug 01, 2012
The 4th of July is usually a really great time to feel warmly about America. But after watching my dog driven insane by a barrage of exploding devices, my patriotism has ebbed.
House committee puts Medicare audit contractors on the hotseat
By
McKnight's Staff
Jul 10, 2012
Lawmakers are asking Medicare contractors for more information about how they go about identifying and reporting potentially fraudulent payments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Ask the Nursing Expert: How can we integrate hospice services into our plan of care?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Jul 06, 2012
Hospice services can be a wonderful addition to the care we are providing. Their pain management skills are incredible