More than $80 million paid out to Pioneer ACO beneficiaries, report finds
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 05, 2015
Nearly $81 million has been made in payments on behalf of beneficiaries in Pioneer accountable care organizations through Sept. 30, a new report finds.
Stryker to pay $80 million in OtisMed claims
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 09, 2014
Medical device manufacturer Stryker and its subsidiary OtisMed Corporation will pay more than $80 million to resolve criminal and civil liability claims related to knee replacements, the Food and Drug...
Surveyors not ruled biased for seeking $42,600 in fines
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2012
A Jewish nursing home in Pennsylvania has been turned back in its attempt to have a penalty reviewed that it said resulted from a biased survey process.
Facing the music: Providers learning new moves so they can stay in step with new dance partners
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 05, 2015
There’s no doubt today’s long-term care provider must be able to dance with managed care and accountable care organizations. But while many are proving they can tango with transitions or rumba...
Cushion boot released
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 20, 2018
Restorative Medical has released the Flo-Form Complete Care Boot. The boot offers help for patients with contractures of the foot and ankle, foot drop, plantar flexion and conditions resulting from various...
Telehealth platform to launch
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 12, 2019
American Well® announced it will launch of the American Well 250 Cart. It is the first integrated telemedicine device brought to market by American Well after its merger with Avizia.
Former FL ombudsman files suit against providers, state
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2011
A high-profile ousted Florida ombudsman has filed a lawsuit against the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, the Florida Health Care Association and the Florida Assisted Living Association for alleged...
New sponsor comes to G & E
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 03, 2012
The board of real estate investment trust Grubb & Ellis Healthcare Trust voted in November to replace Grubb & Ellis with American Healthcare Investors and Griffin Capital as co-sponsors. It will now be...
Home care sensor market may be $1.2 billion by 2018
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 01, 2014
Just like the markets for skilled nursing and assisted living, demand for sensors in home care is expected to jump in the next five years.
CMS can’t enact new policies on website without public comment period, judge rules
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 29, 2018
A Frequently Asked Question section of a website addressing Medicaid reimbursement did not meet federal standards, a federal judge has ruled, giving a victory to hospitals that challenged the Centers for...