The full impact of PDPM on therapists remains unknown
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 11, 2019
Immediate fallout from the start of the Patient Driven Payment Model led therapy advocates to complain to federal authorities about layoffs and other adverse effects. But stakeholders on all sides agreed...
CMS plan to target CCRCs
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 02, 2020
A new federal proposal effectively proposing new Medicaid taxes could lead to the closure of some skilled nursing units in continuing care retirement communities in 18 states, according to provider advocates.
New overtime policy would strain LTC, advocates say
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 04, 2019
Workers who earn less than $35,000 will be eligible for overtime pay under proposed regulations released by the Labor Department in March.
Provider can’t sue for Medicaid eligibility
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 05, 2018
Three Maryland nursing homes have come up empty in their attempts to take state officials to court on behalf of their residents over Medicaid eligibility.
A Day in the Life
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 01, 2022
After sending hundreds of handmade cards to local nursing home residents over Christmas, a New Jersey 3-yearold turned her attention to ensuring seniors feel loved on Valentine’s Day.
A Day in the Life: Pre-teen raises $100,000 for SNFs
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 07, 2019
An Arkansas 11-year-old has raised almost $100,000 to help nursing home residents, drawing a national spotlight in the process.
NJ toddler sweetens seniors’ Valentines
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 01, 2022
After sending hundreds of handmade cards to local nursing home residents over Christmas, a New Jersey 3 year old turned her attention to ensuring seniors feel loved on Valentine’s Day.
Ask the payment expert: Why am I having to complete section GG on my quarterly MDS?
By
Caryn Adams
Nov 01, 2020
Why am I having to complete section GG on my quarterly MDS?
Ask the payment expert: What is the best way not to lose 2% of the Annual Payment Update?
By
Caryn Adams
May 01, 2020
Even though we are getting a temporary break from it due to pandemic relief, what is the best way not to lose 2% of the Annual Payment Update?
Ask the payment expert
By
Eleisha Wilkes, RN, RAC-CTA, RAC-CT, DNS-CT
Dec 01, 2021
What can we expect with targeted probe-and-educate programs resuming?