Florida community combines amenities with functionality, allowing residents to shelter-in-place, if necessary, in a comfortable setting
Program to reduce hospital readmissions would link nursing homes with partners
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 15, 2012
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is setting aside $128 million for organizations that collaborate with nursing homes to establish programs that prevent residents from going back to hospitals...
Nursing home administrators can rise to ‘unrealistic expectations’ with disaster management,...
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McKnight's Staff
May 22, 2013
One day after a powerful tornado destroyed a hospital and devastated an Oklahoma town, long-term care stakeholders gathered at a disaster preparedness conference organized by the Center for Preparedness...
HHS: Self-disclosure saves providers money in cases of Medicare and Medicaid fraud
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 18, 2013
Long-term care providers who self-disclose potential Medicare and Medicaid fraud will likely benefit from lower repayment amounts, according to updated guidance released Wednesday. It is the first time...
Make CMS audits less burdensome, providers urge lawmakers
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 29, 2013
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services could take a variety of steps to make audits less burdensome, healthcare providers stated in white papers submitted to members of the Senate Finance Committee....
Profile: Barbara Manard — From bayou to beltway
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McKnight's Staff
Nov 01, 2010
VP of Long-Term Care and Health Strategies AAHSA
Murray, Ryan begin budget negotiations as long-term care providers analyze White House plan
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 12, 2013
Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) met Wednesday to discuss budget negotiations. The architects of the House and Senate budgets had a “constructive discussion” and are “working...
This addition’s a natural fit
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McKnight's Staff
Jan 15, 2008
An Ohio CCRC uses rooftop gardens and open green spaces both to be environmentally conscious and to bring a sense of nature to residents.
Reality TV, LTC style
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McKnight's Staff
Nov 29, 2004
A Wisconsin nursing home is the feature of a PBS documentary that aims to show the good with the bad.
Who these people are: Nursing home care for Vietnam vets
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 19, 2013
Here’s a conundrum: The rate of post-traumatic stress among Vietnam veterans has climbed from already high levels in recent years, with the 9/11 attacks and the Iraq War serving as triggers. This...