CMS rule on ‘risky’ provider affiliations withdrawn by Trump administration
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Feb 01, 2017
A rule that would have placed more scrutiny on providers’ partnerships has been put on hold by President Donald Trump’s administration.
Providers who obstruct audits face exclusion from Medicare, Medicaid under final rule
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Jan 12, 2017
Healthcare providers who interfere with audits risk being barred from the Medicare and Medicaid programs, under a final rule issued Wednesday by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Study: Inadequate testing could lead to poor EHR usability
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Sep 09, 2015
Lack of adherence to testing standards by electronic health record vendors could result in poor EHR usability, a new study has found.
SNF will pay $28 million to settle fraud, neglect lawsuits
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Jun 24, 2016
A New York skilled nursing facility has agreed to pay $28 million and implement reforms to settle a lawsuit alleging fraud, neglect and criminal conduct from the facility’s owners and staff.
FDA approves antipsychotic that includes tracking sensor
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Jan 08, 2018
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new type of antipsychotic pill in November that is able to share information about when it was taken with patients and providers — but the new tech comes with...
AHCA joins lawmakers in drive for greater flexibility dealing with new requirements of participation
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Oct 06, 2017
The American Health Care Association is throwing its weight behind lawmakers’ efforts to convince the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to revise the upcoming requirements of participation...
Six charged in separate thefts from nursing home residents
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Oct 19, 2016
Six New York nursing home workers have been arrested for allegedly stealing personal information, money and jewelry from residents in their facilities, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced.
CDC issues antibiotic guidance for nursing homes
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Sep 16, 2015
Skilled nursing facilities need to improve their relationships with antibiotic experts and find leaders within to lead stewardship efforts, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
DOJ: UnitedHealth ignored beneficiary conditions to bilk Medicare
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May 03, 2017
Federal authorities have officially launched a complaint against insurance giant UnitedHealth Group in a lawsuit claiming the company “knowingly disregarded” beneficiary information in order...
Provider sues state officials for ‘regulatory assault’ against its facilities
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Mar 22, 2017
A Maryland skilled nursing operator has filed a complaint against state health officials, claiming they “abused and misused the State survey process” to target its facilities in an effort to...