Democratic rebuttals to GOP Medicare, Medicaid plans expected at national convention
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 31, 2012
Next week it will be the Democrats’ turn to offer their visions of the future for the Medicare and Medicaid programs, as well as other issues that would significantly affect long-term care operators....
More than half of nursing homes missing out on PDPM, could lead to deals: expert
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 25, 2021
The federal government’s second-year Medicare payment system for nursing homes continues to be a boon for them, especially under pandemic conditions, but more than half are missing rightful reimbursements.
To save itself, might Medicare deny coverage of controversial new Alzheimer’s drug?
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 28, 2021
The true price to administer aducanumab — a controversial new Alzheimer’s treatment — may actually be closer to $100,000 annually than other, lower estimates and is just one reason the Centers for...
Psychiatry company settles Medicare fraud allegations for $1 million
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 22, 2013
A New York company that provided psychiatry services to nursing home residents with dementia has settled a whistleblower Medicare fraud case for $1 million.
Report: CMS should boost reporting of fraud, abuse
Aug 03, 2011
While the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has made strides in reducing Medicare fraud and abuse, the agency’s sheer size leaves it vulnerable, a new report shows.
Medicare enhances readability and fraud protections with streamlined benefit statements
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 08, 2012
Medicare recipients soon will be reaping the benefits of simplified benefit statements and will see added protections against Medicare fraud, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Wednesday.
NIC celebrates 20 years with sold-out deal-making conference
Sep 17, 2010
The National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industry will open its 20th anniversary conference Wednesday night in Chicago. Considered the premier gathering of deal-making investors...
CMS demands more from QIOs
Feb 06, 2008
If quality improvement organizations want future federal healthcare contracts, they’re going to have to earn the right grades, officials announced Tuesday.
CMS to start covering heart procedure that significantly extends life expectancy
By
McKnight's Staff
May 02, 2012
Medicare beneficiaries with heart valve damage will be able to have a valve replacement covered under certain conditions, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Tuesday.
Webcast today offers free advice on clinical reimbursement
Feb 29, 2008
This day (leap day) happens only once every four years. But today is notable for another unique event: a McKnight’s webcast on payment. It will offer tips and expert advice on clinical reimbursement...