A new release of data by federal regulators shows nursing home operators are improving.
MedPAC needs a new role, Rockefeller says
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2009
Sen. John Rockefeller IV (D-WV), chairman of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health, continues to advocate for a stronger role for the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC).
Medicare funding to rise by $800 million?
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 06, 2016
While skilled nursing facilities could receive $800 million more in Medicare payment increases in fiscal year 2017, providers still must prepare for value-based purchasing incentives in two years.
Antipsychotic add-on falls off FDA measure
By
John O'Connor
Jul 06, 2012
The Senate failed to approve legislation meant to enhance antipsychotic regulations in nursing homes, despite passing the bill to which it was attached.
Fingerprint scanning leads to privacy fight
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 06, 2017
The latest tension between employee privacy and staffing procedures is embodied in an Illinois long-term care employee suing his workplace over twice-a-day required fingerprint scans.
A sick way to reduce readmission burden?
By
John O'Connor
Jan 08, 2018
A growing number of hospitals have found a novel way to reduce readmission rates: insist that patients are sicker than they really are.
MedPAC: Cut therapy caps 33%, hike audits
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 02, 2012
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has recommended that Congress drop the annual allowable limits for Medicare Outpatient Part B payments by one-third. It would mean caps at $1,270, down from $1,880.
Technology award winners raise bar for third annual McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2014
Compelling stories of improved resident engagement is how some winners of the third annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards caught the eyes of our independent panel of judges.
Demand for workers will continue to climb
By
John O'Connor
Jun 08, 2018
The demand for skilled care workers will grow by 13% through 2026, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor projections. Overall, job growth in the healthcare sector is predicted to triple the pace...
SNF Compare launch in 2018
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Apr 05, 2017
A new website that will allow consumers to view quality ratings for skilled nursing facilities is slated for release in October 2018, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services officials said in late February.