Administration mulls move to defang anti kickback rules, seeks comments from providers
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 28, 2018
The Trump Administration is considering ways to ease anti-kickback rules. Device manufacturers and provider groups would welcome such a move, which they claim would help improve care coordination and delivery.
Groups question government’s Part D enrollment figures
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Haymarket Media
May 12, 2006
New Medicare Part D enrollment figures met some controversy this week.
McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards return for 2nd year
May 20, 2013
Submissions are now being accepted for the second annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards. The awards are open to skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, and continuing care retirement...
Unnecessary hype surrounds new superbug, experts say
Aug 17, 2010
There is no evidence that a new superbug resistant to most antibiotics will be any more dangerous than other known superbugs, according to new reports.
Study: No racial disparity in life expectancy for dementia
Jun 10, 2009
Although previous studies have indicated that blacks with dementia tend to live longer than whites with the disease, a new study finds that the condition decreases life expectancy equally among the races.
Riskiest LTC drug combos announced
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Haymarket Media
Dec 16, 2004
The Multidisciplinary Medication Management Project has announced the most dangerous drug interactions for seniors in long-term care settings. The list includes Warfarin drugs, ACE inhibitors and digoxin.
Keeping score in 2014
By
Anne Tumlinson
Feb 21, 2014
If new payment reform initiatives sowed the seeds of small disruptions in 2013 — narrowing referral networks and prompting clinical integration, those seeds will start sprouting bigger disruption...
New options in financing long-term care
By
Tom McInerney
May 20, 2016
Medicaid is not a sustainable way to pay for long-term care.
One section at a time
By
Phil Brahm
Sep 05, 2016
Recurring errors in the MDS can place bottom lines and resident care at risk. Spending time to avoid potential repercussions is worth the effort, experts say.
ITUpdate for September 2014
Sep 01, 2014
» The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services launched a technical assistance program, called the Medicaid Innovation Accelerator Program, in July. The goal is to help with payment and delivery system...