Legislators are planning to resume discussions about Medicare after passing slimmed-down legislation on this program before the winter recess.
Post-acute care demo starts in Boston
Jan 04, 2008
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services plans to contact healthcare providers in Boston this month about participation in a demonstration to compare post-acute rehabilitation providers.
Nursing home group dislikes False Claims Act ruling
Jan 02, 2008
A nursing home association and a hospital association have urged the Supreme Court to reverse a decision that loosens restrictions under the False Claims Act.
Ask the care expert
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Nov 01, 2007
I am a charge nurse at a skilled care facility and assist with the MDS. I overheard our DON talking about a “CARE tool.” Can you give me some information on this?
Salaries increase for DONs, administrators
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 01, 2007
Good nursing leaders are a hot commodity – at least if the most recently compiled salary findings are to be believed.
Ask the nursing expert
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Sep 01, 2007
I am having a hard time getting my licensed staff to be open to the idea of updating their skills. Any ideas?