There’s an old saying about the road to hell being paved with good intentions.
Phase 2 finds more users turning to technology
Dec 06, 2017
More than 20% of nursing homes are using abaqis, Providigm announced.
Gilligan joins Drive DeVilbiss
Dec 06, 2017
Bob Gilligan has been named the new CEO of Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare.
Bill prioritizes healthcare facilities for power restoration following a disaster
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Dec 01, 2017
Long-term care facilities and hospitals would be made a priority for power restoration after a major disaster or emergency, under a new bill introduced in the House this week.
Webinar on SNF Quality Reporting Program airs Wednesday
Nov 30, 2017
Experts from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will deliver information on confidential feedback reports for the assessment-based measures adopted for the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting...
QAPI management system updated
Nov 29, 2017
FoQIS QAPI Management System (QMS) has been updated to include Requirements of Participation Phase 2 regulations, along with updated survey methods, the company said.
CMS extends enforcement delay to 18 months for some Phase 2 requirements
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Nov 28, 2017
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will be giving long-term care providers 18 months adapt to some of the new requirements for participation without facing penalties, the agency announced late...
Tomorrow’s the day: Providers prepare for Phase 2 deadline
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Nov 27, 2017
Despite efforts from provider groups and lawmakers to delay Phase 2 of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Requirements of Participation, the new survey process is expected to take effect...
LTC not always valuable at end of life to seniors with mental illness
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Emily Mongan
Nov 17, 2017
Seniors with serious mental illness don’t often seek out skilled nursing care at the end of their lives, recently released survey results show.
CMS’ readmissions reduction program linked to higher death rates for heart failure patients
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Nov 13, 2017
The results of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ program to reduce hospital readmissions are being called into question by two new studies — with one suggesting the initiative may have...