Report: OIG to tackle adverse events, therapy payments in nursing homes
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Apr 14, 2016
Federal regulators’ investigative arm has set its sight on adverse events in nursing homes, and how Medicare pays for skilled nursing therapy, according to a report released Tuesday.
Seniors paying higher Medicare premiums, deductibles may rein in costs, experts say
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Apr 13, 2016
Giving seniors responsibility for a greater share of their own healthcare bills could help keep Medicare spending under control, a new study from the National Center for Policy Analysis suggests.
Rockefeller: Keep pushing for Medicare expansion into long-term care
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Scott Parkin
Apr 06, 2016
Former U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) told Medicare advocates on Thursday that they should keep trying to expand Medicare to include long-term care and other needed benefits.
Managed care will hit SNFs relying on Part A payments, experts say
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Elizabeth Newman
Apr 06, 2016
Skilled nursing providers should be prepared for managed care to drill down on Medicare Part A residents, creating the potential for major financial problems, a long-term care expert warned on Tuesday.
Solutions consortium launched
Apr 06, 2016
ProviNET Solutions has formed Project Elevate, an “associated solutions consortium conceived to meet evolving demands in the long-term and post-acute care market.” This consortium includes...
Groups tout payment plans; Pallone promises legislation
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John Hall
Apr 04, 2016
Several organizations have weighed in on how to finance long-term care services and supports for more than 12 million Americans, leading a Congressional committee to push toward a possible legislative...
Right-to-try gains support
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John Hall
Apr 04, 2016
Congress is considering easing federal laws prohibiting terminally ill patients from trying unapproved experimental drugs as a last-ditch effort to extend or save their lives.
Lifting the veil
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John Hall
Apr 04, 2016
Rehab offers promise to many deemed ‘lost’ in the fog, and providers are making strides in better delivering the therapy dementia patients need
Department of Justice launches nursing home task forces
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Mar 31, 2016
The Department of Justice announced plans Wednesday to create 10 regional task forces that will target nursing homes that provide “grossly substandard” care.
DOL releases final rule requiring employers to disclose anti-union activity
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Mar 25, 2016
Employers will be required to report any anti-union and collective bargaining activity to employees under the final version of a “persuader” rule issued by the Department of Labor on Thursday.