Omnicare to pay $8 million to settle false claims allegations
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May 18, 2017
Long-term care pharmacy giant Omnicare agreed on Tuesday to pay $8 million to clear up allegations that it used an automated system to submit false claims to Medicare and Medicaid.
Medicaid expansion could survive under Senate’s version of ACA repeal bill
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May 17, 2017
Existing Medicaid expansion could be preserved under a Senate version of the American Health Care Act.
Supreme Court grants nursing home win in arbitration case
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May 16, 2017
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday took a Kentucky nursing home’s side in a closely-watched case involving power of attorney and arbitration.
Senator: Standards for facilities accepting VA reimbursements need to change
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May 15, 2017
Standards to accept reimbursement from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs should be changed for nursing homes so that they can provide more care to veterans, one lawmaker said last week.
Suit against SNF operator tossed for lack of proof company was directly involved in resident’s...
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May 12, 2017
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit alleging negligence by a Utah-based healthcare owner by stating it did not have direct involvement in a resident’s care and subsequent death.
Provider to pay $2.4 million to settle HIPAA violation after naming patient in press release
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May 12, 2017
A Texas health system has agreed to pay $2.4 million to settle potential HIPAA violations stemming from an incident where it named a patient in a press release, authorities announced Wednesday.
Lawmakers warn that HHS restricting their communications with Congress could hamper fraud, abuse investigations
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May 11, 2017
Republican lawmakers are expressing concerns that a recent memo issued to Department of Health and Human Services employees may hinder communication between HHS staffers and Congress.
Medicare Advantage beneficiaries less likely to use post-acute care, analysis finds
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May 11, 2017
More Medicare Advantage beneficiaries are being discharged from the hospital directly to their homes, instead of to a post-acute care facility, than traditional fee-for-service patients, according to a...
Playing favorites and workplace gossip hurt quality of care, providers charge
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May 10, 2017
Gossip, rudeness and playing “favorites” hurts the quality of healthcare in facilities, a new report alleges.
McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards return, now accepting entries
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May 10, 2017
The 2017 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology awards are back, and now accepting submissions from long-term and senior care providers on leveraging technology to improve their communities.