Give yourself the gift of chilling out this holiday season
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Dec 06, 2017
Taking time to step back and reevaluate how you’re using your time — and if you’re a manager, how your employees are faring this time of year — can pay off big time.
Feds soon to release proposed requirements for health data interoperability
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Dec 06, 2017
A proposed plan on how healthcare organizations can better exchange data is expected to be released before the end of the month, according to a top federal health official.
Podiatrists face up to 10 years in prison for LTC fraud
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Dec 05, 2017
Two Florida podiatrists pleaded guilty last week to allegations that they defrauded Medicare while providing services to long-term care residents.
CNA fired after reporting resident’s mistreatment claim, lawsuit says
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Dec 05, 2017
A former certified nursing assistant at an Illinois CCRC is suing her ex-employer, alleging that she was fired for reporting a resident’s mistreatment claim.
Health regulations should be pared back, CMS administrator says
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Dec 05, 2017
Deregulation in the healthcare industry will help providers focus more on care outcomes, the head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said Friday.
Providers ‘disappointed’ as tax reform bill passes Senate
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Dec 04, 2017
The GOP’s tax reform bill was passed by the Senate in a vote just before 2 a.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, sparking criticism from long-term care provider groups and consumer advocates alike for its...
OIG touts nursing home crackdowns to Congress
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Dec 01, 2017
A federal agency’s “early alert” on cases of potential abuse in nursing homes was spotlighted in its semiannual report to Congress on Thursday. The alert came from the Department of Health...
Skilled nursing facilities see opportunity as CMS finalizes cancellation of bundled pay models
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Dec 01, 2017
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Thursday finalized its previously announced cancellation of mandatory bundled payment models for hip fractures and cardiac care, as well as changes to its...
Bill prioritizes healthcare facilities for power restoration following a disaster
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Dec 01, 2017
Long-term care facilities and hospitals would be made a priority for power restoration after a major disaster or emergency, under a new bill introduced in the House this week.
HHS nominee: Would embrace outcomes-based pay more than predecessor
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Nov 30, 2017
President Donald Trump’s pick for the new Department of Health and Human Services secretary would continue the department’s focus on value-based payments if confirmed, he shared during a hearing...