Technology helps anti-fraud efforts, but some say it’s still not enough
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 26, 2012
Federal officials testified Tuesday at a Senate hearing that they have made significant strides in cracking down on healthcare fraud and abuse, though at least one prominent Republican said that not enough...
How to enter McKnight’s Technology Awards, learn more
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 25, 2012
If you’re looking for more information on how to enter the First Annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards — Connect Our World competition, you’ve come to the right place.
Regulators have tightened up screening efforts for Medicare providers
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 24, 2012
Regulators have strengthened Medicare provider enrollment and toughened fraud prevention efforts, but it’s too early to know how effective the initiatives will be, a new report reveals.
Reports forecast Medicare funding boost, dim overall outlook
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 23, 2012
The Affordable Care Act will help Medicare save over $200 billion through 2016, according to government actuaries. But questions as to Medicare’s long-term solvency remain, another report from Social...
Majority of assisted living residents pay for their care out of their own incomes, survey finds
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 20, 2012
Assisted living residents generally are from mid- to high-income households, and the majority can pay for care on their own, a survey released Friday reveals.
Providers take trip to the top with LeadingAge PEAK leadership summit
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 20, 2012
LeadingAge will host its spring annual meeting Sunday through Wednesday in Washington. Typically considered a “Capitol Hill fly-in” during which providers meet with their respective states’...
HHS healthcare-associated infection reduction plan is open for public comments
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 20, 2012
The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public comments on its updated action plan — which includes efforts in nursing homes — to reduce or eliminate healthcare-associated infections.
House passes 20% tax cut for small businesses
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 20, 2012
Small nursing home operators stand to benefit from a 20% tax cut for small businesses that passed the House Thursday.
Spouse’s age determines women’s nursing home admission risk, study finds
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 19, 2012
The age difference between married couples likely accounts for why women are 40% more likely to become nursing home residents than men, new research reveals.
Experts tout private and public long-term care funding reforms in Senate hearing
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 19, 2012
As the trajectory of long-term care costs rises, experts on funding gave varying approaches on how to achieve savings at a Senate hearing.