If a Ciena Healthcare Management facility feels especially homelike, it’s possibly because of Kay Peruski.
OIG: Stop allowing chiropractors to order any services
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 11, 2018
There is no need to set a policy to deny all claims for items and services from chiropractors since the bulk of incorrect payments are already blocked, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said...
Florida governor signs law that will change nursing home reimbursement
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 21, 2017
Florida nursing homes will be moving to a prospective payment system for reimbursement following Gov. Rick Scott’s (R) signing of legislation Friday.
New ACO rule brings data sharing, more flexibility, 3-day rule waiver
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 05, 2015
Data between the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and accountable care organizations should be streamlined under the final rule on the Medicare Shared Savings Program released Thursday.
Court’s verdict on spider bite likely to bug many operators
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 02, 2011
The death of a nursing home resident from a spider bite is a healthcare liability claim and requires an expert report to be filed as such, the Supreme Court of Texas ruled in July.
FDA approves extended-release opioid painkiller
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 21, 2014
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave market clearance to an extended-release opioid painkiller yesterday. It is designed for those with severe pain.
LTC expert panel: Cautious optimism for SNFs
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2015
As 2014 drew to a close, long-term care providers had reason to pat themselves on the back. Successes over the past year included a significant reduction in off-label use of antipsychotics, improvements...
Vendors help providers prep for staff-reporting regulation
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 06, 2016
As the Payroll-Based Journal reporting deadline looms, many vendors have spent the spring selling new solutions.
ABILITY Network buys CareWatch maker
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 06, 2016
ABILITY® Network, which has a presence in the hospital, home health and skilled nursing industry, announced in April it had bought software company eHealth Data Solutions LLC. Terms of the deal were not...
New SaaS management system launched
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 04, 2016
A new platform seeks to link home care providers with senior living partners.