Judge dismisses claims of ‘nationwide’ Medicare fraud in Omnicare antipsychotics case
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McKnight's Staff
May 23, 2013
Long-term care pharmacy Omnicare will not face charges that it engaged in “nationwide” Medicare fraud for off-label antipsychotics prescriptions, a federal judge recently ruled. However, the...
GAO: States still need to meet critical guidelines in implementing Medicaid expansion
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McKnight's Staff
Aug 07, 2012
Even the states that have committed to expanding their Medicaid programs under the Affordable Care Act want additional guidance from the government, a new federal report finds.
After persistent citations, California nursing home company agrees to hire more staff, pay for oversight
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McKnight's Staff
Feb 20, 2013
A California nursing home operator must increase staffing levels, improve quality of care and pay for an independent monitor, according to a recent settlement with the state’s Office of the Attorney...
FDA guidance on bed-safety regulations expected soon
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 13, 2004
The Food and Drug Administration hopes to make hospital and nursing home beds safer with its soon-to-be released recommendations for dimensions of bed systems used by patients in nursing homes, hospitals...
House repeals Medicare payment advisory board
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 23, 2012
As expected, the House of Representatives repealed the Independent Payment Advisory Board Thursday afternoon.
Feds make millions available for assisted living facility conversion
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 16, 2012
The federal government has made $25 million in grant money available for applicants who want to convert multifamily apartment complexes into assisted living communities for low-income seniors.
Medicare overhauls its beneficiary website
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McKnight's Staff
Aug 22, 2012
Medicare beneficiaries now can research nursing homes and determine their coverage options from their smartphones or tablets, thanks to a Medicare website redesign.
Nursing homes’ strong negotiating position with ACOs will not last long, legal expert says
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McKnight's Staff
May 03, 2013
Skilled nursing facilities that delay joining an Accountable Care Organization will likely be losers in the healthcare marketplace, according to John Durso, a partner at the law firm of Ungaretti & Harris...
CMS extends deadline for state coordinated care initiatives
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McKnight's Staff
Aug 29, 2012
Regulators have extended the deadline by which states can apply for $275 million in grants to help design and test new payment models in Medicare and Medicaid.
Nation’s largest nursing home association to hold annual meeting in Tampa
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McKnight's Staff
Oct 05, 2012
Members of the American Health Care Association will gather Sunday through Wednesday in Tampa for the group’s 63rd annual convention and expo. Keynote speakers include best-selling business author...