Walking tied to word game may boost seniors’ activity
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Elizabeth Newman
Mar 05, 2017
An iPad-based game connecting seniors with walking is showing promise and being evaluated for a larger community trial, according to a feasibility study.
This Price is no bargain
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John O'Connor
Mar 05, 2017
Dr. Tom Price recently became Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Long-term care operators should cast a wary eye for two reasons: Medicaid and Medicare.
Ask the Payment Expert about … preparing for the new requirements and surveys
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Patricia Boyer
Mar 05, 2017
What do we need to do to prepare for the new regulations and survey process?
Immigration order ‘chilling,’ groups say
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Mar 05, 2017
President Donald Trump’s executive order in January aimed at curtailing immigration raised red flags for at least two medical associations specializing in eldercare.
Education-focused LTC nursing foundation debuts
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Mar 03, 2017
A new charitable organization has been established to fund scholarships and academic research grants in the field of long-term care nursing.
House committee approves bill to cap medical malpractice damages
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Mar 01, 2017
A bill that would cap certain medical malpractice payments at $250,000 nationwide was approved by the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
Republicans eyeing Medicaid overhaul as part of ACA repeal bill
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Feb 16, 2017
Major reforms to the Medicaid program are on the table this week as Republican lawmakers craft a reconciliation bill that would repeal the Affordable Care Act.
Bribery charges added to case against SNF owner accused of leading $1 billion fraud ring
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Feb 14, 2017
An embattled SNF owner who has been accused of leading a $1 billion Medicare fraud ring also allegedly bribed a state regulator to find out when surveyors would be visiting his facilities, according to...
Price confirmed for HHS; Verma’s CMS interview set for Thursday
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Elizabeth Newman
Feb 13, 2017
Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) was confirmed by a 52-47 vote as the new secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Friday.
Lawmakers OK Medicaid limits for LTC, lottery winners
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Feb 09, 2017
House lawmakers on Tuesday gave the greenlight to two pieces of legislation that call for minor changes to the Medicaid program — but may signal the start of ramped up efforts to overhaul the program.