An initiative that provides states with grants to implement background check programs is off to a slow-moving start, according to a recent report.
McKnight’s heads to AHCA/NCAL annual convention
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 04, 2013
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News will be heading to Phoenix this weekend to bring you the latest news from the 64th annual AHCA/NCAL Annual Convention and Expo.
Revised guidelines increase flexibility for additional document request submissions
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 26, 2013
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has decided to ease guidelines concerning auditors’ requests for additional documentation. CMS is giving providers a small break by saying auditors should...
Infection solutions debut
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 29, 2019
Relias has announced two new clinical programs, Relias HACs and Relias Sepsis.
CMS provides Phase 3 relief
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 01, 2019
Providers will receive a reprieve on some new Requirements of Participation Phase 3 tenets, if the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has its way, agency officials said in July.
PokitDok Inc. acquired
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 18, 2018
Change Healthcare announced it had bought the intellectual property and other assets from PokitDok Inc, a platform-as-a-service company for healthcare.
A ‘satisfying’ survey ahead?
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 06, 2017
Changes to the Five-Star Quality Rating System for nursing homes may be on the horizon under recommendations published by the Government Accountability Office in December.
New tools aid HCBS choices
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2012
State Medicaid programs will have greater ability in providing home- and community-based services to elderly and disabled individuals, according to new regulations.
‘Vulnerable populations’ at risk under healthcare bill, providers warn
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 26, 2017
Alarmed provider groups are saying that seniors are at risk following the Congressional Budget Office’s release of a score that indicates the Republican healthcare bill would cut Medicaid spending...
Providers take issue with Trump’s budget
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 08, 2018
Long-term care providers found little to like in President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for 2019.