New survey guidance coming soon, CMS official says
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 23, 2017
Interpretive guidance for the new survey process incorporating Phase 2 regulations may be released over the next few weeks, a top government official said Thursday.
Cortex launches new feature
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 04, 2019
Software company Cortex has debuted a new feature called “Opportunities” to its patient discharge calls, hospital alerts, and risk scoring platform.
Nursing homes to have first look at new quality-rating provisions today
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 13, 2015
Concerned providers will get their first look today at a newly rebased quality measurement scale under Nursing Home Compare 3.0
Smartphones used for measurement
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 06, 2017
Swift Medical has introduced Swift AutoDepth technology, which lets clinicians take wound-depth measurements at the point of care using a smartphone camera.
CMS gives details on early submitting staffing data for quality ratings
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 15, 2015
Sooner or later, skilled nursing providers will have to submit staffing data tied to payroll. Those who want to get a jump on working out kinks can start submitting their data voluntarily this October,...
Remote monitoring grant announced
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 13, 2019
Clairvoyant Networks LLC, which features remote monitoring technology for family and professional caregivers, said its Theora® Care technology will be studied in a research project funded by The Texas...
GAO: Managed care growth putting Medicaid funds at risk
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 04, 2016
End-of-year comments from the comptroller general indicated ways the Medicaid and Medicare programs can continue to improve, including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services increasing its oversight...
Wound care riddles remain, despite $11 billion price tag
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 08, 2015
There are a lot of questions still swirling around why certain residents develop pressure ulcers, but it’s unquestionable they remain a costly problem for long-term care providers.
Nursing home lobbyists fight back against proposed provider tax reduction
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 21, 2012
As lawmakers negotiated a budget deal Thursday, the American Health Care Association voiced its objection to cutting the Medicaid Provider Assessment statutory threshold.
MedBanks bring security to long-term care
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 18, 2018
CUBEX LLC’s MedBank Medical Solutions, a leading provider of pharmacy and supply management technology, has added two new solutions for healthcare facilities and institutional pharmacies looking to improve...