OIG to tackle skilled nursing payments, avoidable hospitalizations in FY 2016
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Jun 08, 2016
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General will dig into Medicare requirements for skilled nursing care coverage during the remainder of fiscal year 2016, according to a new...
CMS report shows Great Recession led to less nursing home oversight
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Jun 07, 2016
The Great Recession led to a notable drop in nursing home enforcement actions over a five-year period, according to a new report from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Attitude affects survival in foot ulcer patients: study
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Jun 06, 2016
Attitudes and beliefs about diabetic foot ulcers can have a significant impact on the survival of patients, according to new research.
Policy miscommunication jeopardizes veterans nursing homes
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May 31, 2016
Federal policy changes on construction and design of veterans nursing homes weren’t communicated effectively, leaving the fate of some new facilities in limbo, according to state executives.
AHCA hits goal for 30% antipsychotic reduction
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May 26, 2016
The American Health Care Association has met its goal of reducing antipsychotic use in its member facilities by 30% — and it’s done it more than six months ahead of schedule, the group announced...
CMS nursing home ‘action plan’ targets enforcement, consumer awareness
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May 24, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services FY 2016 to 2017 Nursing Home Action Plan laid out five strategies that will “guide” the CMS’ Division of Nursing Homes in improving safety...
More than one-third of Americans think Medicare will cover their LTC needs
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May 23, 2016
Many Americans anticipate Medicare to cover their long-term care needs, including extended nursing home stays, according to the results of a survey released Thursday.
Report: SNFs’ failure to accept transgender residents a ‘national problem’
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May 20, 2016
Skilled nursing facilities’ reluctance to admit transgender residents is poised to become a “national problem,” according to a report published Thursday.
LPN arrested for falsifying test records about resident’s fall death
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May 17, 2016
A former licensed practical nurse at a Louisiana veterans nursing home was arrested Monday on charges that she falsified records about a resident’s death following a fall.
Cost of private nursing home rooms grows to $7,700 per month, Genworth survey shows
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May 11, 2016
The costs of semi-private and private nursing home rooms continued to climb from last year, insurance provider Genworth Financial said in a report released Tuesday, with a private room costing almost $8,000...