Over the years, providers have tried every trick in the book to get electronic medical records and billing systems to mesh. This is not a project for the faint of heart. But diligent homework and a reliable...
Reducing errors
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 04, 2015
Experts warn that common MDS mistakes still plague many providers, threatening the bottom line and resident care. But software may hold the solution.
‘Birdman’ flies in Fairfax
By
Holly Petrovich
Sep 04, 2015
The Fairfax, a Sunrise Senior Living military community, was named the first senior community certified as a wildlife sanctuary last October, thanks to resident and retired Navy Captain James Harkin.
Nurse association takes ‘zero tolerance’ stance on workplace violence, bullying
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Sep 01, 2015
A leading long-term care nurses group is praising a tough, new “zero tolerance” the American Nurses Association has adopted regarding violence and bullying in healthcare workplaces.
Nursing home pays $1.2 million fine following 35 deficiencies
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Aug 31, 2015
A Tennessee nursing home is rebounding after being hit with a seven-figure fine from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
LeadingAge rallies against proposed Medicare, Medicaid changes
By
John Hall
Aug 24, 2015
A leading nursing home advocate is mustering support to combat massive changes the administration has proposed for Medicare and Medicaid participation.
SPH Analytics approved by CMS
Aug 12, 2015
SPH Analytics announced approval from the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services to administer the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems for the Physician Quality Reporting System survey.
Taking a load off
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 05, 2015
More facilities are pulling the plug on resource-robbing laundry practices — as they seek to lessen environmental burden and improve the bottom line
Feds will focus on MDS 3.0
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 05, 2015
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has a new mission providers need to be keenly aware of, a prominent long-term care payment expert cautions.
Medicare pilot programs to begin this year
By
Holly Petrovich
Aug 05, 2015
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services officials are finalizing details for three Medicare pilot programs set to begin this year, agency officials announced.