AHCA requests sit-down with Biden and top officials on nursing home reform plans … CDC director says COVID-19 will ‘probably’ become seasonal … Despite FDA efforts, fewer than 20% of drugs have...
2020 election cycle could mean ‘active policy environment’ for providers
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 22, 2019
Long-term care providers could meet an “active policy environment” next year as the presidential election process unfolds, according to one expert.
Ask the payment expert … about quality of care and reimbursements
By
Patricia Boyer
May 01, 2014
Many states are at the forefront of pay for performance initiatives. These tie payment incentives to quality measurements and outcomes. These programs are encouraged by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
Facility-led discharges draw watchdog’s scrutiny
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 22, 2021
A government watchdog is urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to keep a more watchful eye on facility-initiated discharges after finding nursing homes rarely complied with federal requirements...
GAO: Nursing homes are ‘repeatedly harming’ residents
By
Haymarket Media
Apr 24, 2007
Health officials are not punishing nursing homes with serious deficiencies severely enough, resulting in poor care for residents, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office.
How providers can report low, unavailable PPE
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 15, 2020
Providers have an additional resource for reporting low supply levels of personal protective equipment.
Also in the News for Thursday, Jan. 20
Jan 20, 2022
COVID-19 vaccine mandate can now be enforced in Texas … Providers push back after state report claims Michigan underreported nursing home COVID-19 deaths by 42% … Winter storm rips roof off of Maine...
AHIMA unveils two services
Sep 29, 2015
The American Health Information Management Association has debuted two tools to address information governance services.
Mohawk Group gives sales team using iPads
Mar 28, 2012
Mohawk Group sales reps have added a new tool to their repertoire: iPads. These tablet computers will be used to improve customer-service efforts, the firm notes. “The iPad gives our commercial team...
House reform bill could cost more than 700,000 healthcare jobs: report
By
Alyssa Salela
Jun 22, 2017
About 725,000 healthcare jobs could be lost over the next decade as a result of the pending House GOP healthcare bill, according to analysts.