Researchers identify key characteristics of hospitals’ preferred skilled nursing partners
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 20, 2018
With the advent of bundled payment programs and accountable care organizations, hospitals are forming tighter bonds with skilled nursing facilities across the country. But are these “preferred providers”...
CMS strengthens decentralization push, gives states more Medicaid authority
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 20, 2018
Aiming to cut down on regulatory burdens and give more power to states, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is making notable changes to the Medicaid program, the biggest source of payment for...
Congressman vows to help struggling nursing homes with legislation to ease paperwork, improve reimbursement
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 16, 2018
After a recent visit to his home state, which has been beset by numerous nursing home closures, a U.S. congressman says that he’ll push for reforms to help provide relief for the industry.
Senator demands changes on nursing home staffing
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 16, 2018
The ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance is demanding answers on how the federal government plans to better hold nursing homes accountable for staffing decisions.
Judge scolds prosecutors in Esformes record $1 billion fraud case, tosses key evidence
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 15, 2018
Federal prosecutors — aiming to take down the alleged perpetrator of one of the largest Medicare fraud schemes in history — may have been dealt a blow on Friday.
Delaware SNF for kids takes residents on ‘most magical’ journeys
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 15, 2018
This is not about an average trip to Disney World. It’s going to require around 36 staffers, including two physicians and an FBI agent, and will probably cost about $170,000.
Woman may serve 10 years after defrauding program designed to keep patients out of nursing homes
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 14, 2018
An Illinois woman pled guilty last week to charges that she perpetrated a healthcare fraud scheme designed to keep patients out of nursing homes.
Analysis explores the secret sauce for successful hospital-SNF collaboration
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 10, 2018
Hospitals are working much more closely with skilled nursing facilities, aiming to form bonds and avoid costly and harmful hospital readmissions. But little is understood about how they’re creating...
CVS blames ‘deteriorating’ skilled care sector for poor Omnicare performance, $2.6 billion...
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 09, 2018
Pharmacy giant CVS Health posted a $2.56 billion loss for the most recent quarter and is blaming its lagging fortunes partly on the “deteriorating financial health of numerous skilled nursing facility...
Omega optimistic about new payment model as it looks beyond Orianna
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 07, 2018
As a leading skilled nursing operator starts to close the book on one troubled chapter, it holds an optimistic eye toward the field’s future.