It’s worthwhile to examine news from Concord, NH, involving a data breach of 15,000 patient records. On first blush, the question both providers and journalists might ask is if the compromised records...
New PACE program would seek younger dual eligibles
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 03, 2017
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is soliciting feedback on a five-year program that would expand the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly to younger dual eligibles and keep them out...
Why the Oklahoma sign law is far from ‘OK’
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 16, 2016
Perhaps it’s a sign of growing older when your response to a new government law is not, “That’s horrible!” but rather, “Who is going to pay for that?!” Such was the...
A GOP repeal of Obamacare may reprise fee-for-service
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 06, 2016
With the White House, Senate and House of Representatives all in Republican control, long-term care providers should expect significant changes, experts said in November.
Align, PointClickCare tackle engagement
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 06, 2016
PointClickCare and Align have partnered to help providers boost employee engagement and improve resident outcomes.
Woman pleads guilty in Medicare genetic testing scheme targeting seniors
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 05, 2016
As interest in genetic testing rises, one woman faces 10 years in prison for a $1 million Medicare fraud scheme that lured seniors into unnecessary genetic testing.
Site-neutral payments, Medicare Advantage changes could be pushed in 2017
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 21, 2016
While Congressional Republicans debate how to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act, the chairman of the House Budget Committee said Medicare reform is likely on the table.
The complicated truth behind a nursing shortage
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 18, 2016
Conventional wisdom often leads us to incorrect conclusions, whether it’s in politics or healthcare. Nowhere is this more true than when we discuss our nursing shortage.
Providers get an ‘A’ for submitting PBJ data, officials say
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 18, 2016
Around 90% of long-term care providers have submitted electronic staffing data, officials said Thursday.
Culture change helps reduce antipsychotic drug use, LeadingAge study asserts
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 18, 2016
Reductions in depressive symptoms, pressure ulcers, incontinent episodes, catheter use and urinary tract infections are among the benefits for residents living in nursing homes that have implemented culture...