Providers rip use of statistical sampling in fraud cases
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Mar 29, 2016
The American Health Care Association is lending its clout to a controversial court case debating the use of statistical sampling in False Claims Act cases.
Adult Day Services: A hidden gem
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Matthew Gallardo
Mar 25, 2016
Being a caregiver is a selfless and rewarding act, yet it can be very daunting as well. Many times the best care comes from a recharged and supported caregiver who has formed an expanded care network....
Federal nursing home benchmark analytics tool launched
Mar 22, 2016
OnlyBoth has created a tool that uses Nursing Home Compare data to give insights into quality of care.
GPO agreement reached with Premier
Mar 22, 2016
Koroseal Interior Products has created a group purchasing agreement with Premier Inc.
New nurse call system launched
Mar 22, 2016
RF Technologies Inc. has launched its Quick Response® Prime, a nurse call solution was designed specifically for modest-sized senior living communities.
Tikkun Olam Foundation gives $150,000 for LGBTQ living space
Mar 22, 2016
The New Jewish Home (formerly Jewish Home Lifecare) has received a capital grant of $150,000 from the Tikkun Olam Foundation Inc. The grant will be used to construct a LGBTQ living space in a 20-story...
Mintz moves to CareServ
Mar 22, 2016
Charlie Mintz is the new director of business development at CareServ Technologies.
Women, Medicare beneficiaries more prone to hospital readmissions, study finds
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Mar 21, 2016
New research is shedding light on the impact of socioeconomic factors, including income, race and payer status, on 30-day readmission rates.
Do the new QMs have you seeing stars?
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Steven Littlehale
Mar 18, 2016
Actions providers take now will make or break their Five-Star Quality Rating experience in July. That’s because the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has changed quality measures in a way...
Beyond pillow mints: The hard work of extraordinary customer service
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Gale Morgan
Mar 17, 2016
From fast food emporiums to small plumbing companies to my favorite online stationary store, any customer-facing business today should be hyper-aware of providing good customer service in order to succeed.