Several providers are hopeful about a pilot program from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that allows easier access to Medicare claims data.
Video of police chief singing at nursing home goes viral
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 21, 2019
A police chief has garnered thousands of views on social media thanks to a video of him singing to a group of residents at a skilled nursing facility.
GE defends against accusations of $38B fraud, hiding LTC insurance losses
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 20, 2019
General Electric isn’t backing down after being accused of committing a total of $38 billion in accounting fraud, which allegedly includes hiding $29 billion in losses related to its long-term care insurance...
Burnout in geriatric nurses linked to well-being of LTC residents
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Danielle Brown
Aug 20, 2019
Burnout in geriatric nursing staff could be used to predict the well-being of residents in long-term care facilities, according to a new study.
Providers get new drug waste rules this week
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 18, 2019
Some providers could be forced to change how they dispose of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals, thanks to a new rule that goes into effect Wednesday.
Most nursing facilities failing in CMS requirements around RN staffing, analysis finds
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 15, 2019
Investing in registered nurses may help curb abuse and neglect rates in nursing homes, experts suggested in a recent analysis.
Mental health diagnoses used to project nursing residents’ pain trajectories
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 14, 2019
Knowing a resident’s mental health diagnosis could help nursing homes improve the way they assess and treat pain.
Class-action lawsuit that could boost Medicare nursing home eligibility begins
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 12, 2019
More than 1.3 million Medicare observation stay claims could be appealed if a class-action lawsuit filed against the Department of Health and Human Services is successful.
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Aug 06, 2019
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Dementia-friendly biz opens
Aug 01, 2019
Warm Hearth Village, a continuing care retirement community in Blacksburg, has become the state’s first certified dementia-friendly business.