A federal appeals court last week ruled that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services violated federal contracting regulations when it stretched out payment terms for recovery audit contractors.
Owner of two nursing agencies charged with $5 million Medicare fraud
By
John Hall
Mar 12, 2015
The owner of two Illinois nursing agencies was arrested Tuesday on charges he allegedly defrauded Medicare out of more than $5 million for unnecessary home care services over a 44-month period. The arrest...
FDA panel approves first biosimilar drug
Mar 10, 2015
The Food and Drug Administration approved its first biosimilar product last week, opening the door for more costly drug alternatives.
Judge rules that contract fee for ‘free’ nursing home bed rights is valid
By
John Hall
Mar 09, 2015
A federal judge has ruled that the transfer of dozens of nursing home beds among nursing home operators must go through as originally planned, despite the would-be buyer’s claim the contract was...
Feature: Not a normal part of aging
By
Julie Williamson
Mar 06, 2015
Keeping incontinent residents healthy, dignified and satisfied is a full-time chore — if providers are educated and keeping a proper eye on those in their care
How to do it ..Better staff scheduling
Mar 06, 2015
Electronic staff scheduling programs have become so sophisticated, some wonder how anyone performs the task anymore with paper and pencil. When it comes to managing labor — a facility’s biggest...
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.
NAACP: Medicaid expansion would negate lost subsidies in NC
By
John Hall
Mar 04, 2015
The NAACP is pushing hard for lawmakers to approve Medicaid expansion efforts in North Carolina to give half a million state residents an alternative should they lose private insurance subsidized by the...
ArchCare to pay $3.5M to settle rehab billing complaint
By
John Hall
Mar 03, 2015
A New York nursing home chain agreed Monday to pay $3.5 million to settle government allegations it failed to prevent a rehab subcontractor from overbilling Medicare for therapy.
NIC spring conference for small- to mid-sized operators on tap
Feb 26, 2015
The National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industry is returning its spring conference to the West Coast. Registration is ongoing for the March 31-April 2 event, which will take place...