Changes in FY 2018 rule will ‘clarify’ requirements for complaint investigations … Gaps found between SNFs’ 5-Star ratings, Facebook reviews … Family outraged over LTC facility’s...
California denied federal bailout funds, future of long-term care funding remains uncertain
Jun 17, 2009
Obama Administration officials Tuesday denied a request from California lawmakers for federal financial bailout assistance, according to recent reports. The Golden State faces a $24 billion budget deficit...
Court refuses to block removal of Florida woman’s feeding tube
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Haymarket Media
Mar 17, 2005
A Florida state appeals court Wednesday denied a request by the parents of Terri Schiavo to block the removal of her feeding tube. The decision now leaves few options for the woman’s parents before...
Senior living company can pay referral fees for new residents despite kickback concerns, OIG advisory...
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Tim Mullaney
Jan 23, 2014
A nonprofit senior housing and care provider can continue to pay an agency for referring new residents, despite concerns related to anti-kickback laws, according to a newly released government opinion.
Also in the News for Monday, June 12
Jun 12, 2017
Minority patients more likely to get unnecessary healthcare services … Religious leaders urge Senators to preserve Medicaid funding in new health bill … FDA makes first-of-its-kind request...
Medical records firm sues HHS over HIPAA document fees
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Kimberly Marselas
Jan 11, 2018
A technology company that helps healthcare providers complete medical records requests is suing the Department of Health and Human Services over “irrational, arbitrary” HIPAA limits that cap...
Digital workplace platform launches self-service module
Mar 22, 2017
WorkJam, a digital workplace platform for hourly workers, has launched AI-Enabled Employee Self-Service module.
RACs recoil against bills
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James M. Berklan
Jul 01, 2013
Independent Medicare auditors are criticizing two measures that would put stricter controls on Recovery Audit Contractors.
Leavitt announces new electronic health records advisory board
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Haymarket Media
Jun 07, 2005
A new advisory board will guide the nation’s health providers in their efforts to adopt a healthcare information technology system, Michael Leavitt, secretary of the Department of Health and Human...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Nov. 7
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 07, 2018
Court weighs death records request from Rehab Center at Hollywood Hills, citing 12 Irma deaths last year … Nursing home wins legal battle with former employee over wrongful termination … Sitting is...