Operators might be forgiven for feeling a bit more tense and morose than usual in these trying days. But believe it or not, there are also pockets of joy to savor.
Judge: Arbitration pacts that are signed must be honored
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Amy Novotney
May 08, 2018
The U.S. District Court of Massachusetts has ruled that wrongful death plaintiffs must take their claims against nursing homes to arbitration, regardless of whether they or their deceased relatives were...
CMS drops appeal in arbitration lawsuit, proposes revisions to agreement requirements
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Jun 06, 2017
In what is being seen as a victory for long-term care providers, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has abandoned its appeal of a court ruling blocking its prohibition of pre-dispute nursing...
Nursing home praised for putting native foods on menu
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Nov 25, 2015
A nursing home in Alaska is earning praise from residents and their families for a new partnership that brings a taste of traditional native foods to the facility.
Ask the payment expert … about supporting MDS completion
By
Patricia Boyer
Oct 01, 2014
What is the best nursing structure to support the MDS process?
Feds unveil plan to improve tech safety via partnerships
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2013
Healthcare technology can greatly help or harm the care residents receive. Recognizing this dichotomy, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has issued a health...
British health official: Cure for dementia could come by 2020
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Ashley Carman
Jul 11, 2013
Advances in genetics and pharmaceuticals could lead to a cure for dementia by 2020, according to United Kingdom Secretary of Health Jeremy Hunt.
Ask the payment expert
Jun 01, 2008
Is a clarification order needed for therapy services if we have an eval and treat order?
New power wheelchair rules effective next week; implementation delayed
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Haymarket Media
Oct 18, 2005
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Friday it will delay implementation of new power mobility device (PMD) codes; new rules for power wheel chairs would be effective Oct. 25 as originally...
Mississippi: Barbour targets Medicaid as way to balance budget
Jan 03, 2011
Gov. Haley Barbour (R) is looking to Medicaid to balance the state’s troubled budget. Barbour’s proposal includes a 4% reduction in Medicaid payments to nursing homes and an 8% cut to hospitals...