CNA fired after sending inappropriate photo of resident over Snapchat
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Feb 22, 2017
A certified nursing assistant at a Wisconsin skilled nursing facility was fired and faces criminal charges after he allegedly sent a photo of a long-term care resident to a friend via Snapchat.
Computer, cell phone use may improve seniors’ mental age by 4 to 8 years
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Sep 02, 2015
Today’s seniors have better cognitive function than seniors did 10 years ago, and cell phone and computer use could be a factor, according to a new study.
CMS surprises — and doesn’t — with pay model changes
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Sep 06, 2017
There were surprises mixed with an utter lack of the unexpected in August when federal officials made bold moves away from certain mandatory care and payment models.
Take families’ observations seriously, researchers urge
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Jul 06, 2017
Skilled nursing residents’ family members may be the key to helping reduce unnecessary hospital admissions, according to a recent study.
CMS hits 30% value-based purchasing goal 11 months early
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Mar 07, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has reached its goal to have 30% of all Medicare payments tied to alternative payment models by the end of the year, 11 months ahead of schedule, the agency...
Nurses support bill targeting healthcare worker violence
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Sep 04, 2015
A state bill in Massachusetts geared toward preventing healthcare workplace violence has garnered support from nursing advocates.
A multigenerational mixer
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Apr 05, 2017
Residents at The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens, a continuing care retirement community in Fresno, CA, gathered in February for a bingo game unlike any other.
New CMS tool shows readmissions increase by region, demographics
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Mar 18, 2016
A total of sixteen states had 16 or more hospital readmissions per 100 Medicare beneficiaries in 2014, according to a new data mapping tool unveiled Thursday by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Data.
Groups urge Supreme Court to reject FCA provider liability theory
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Feb 01, 2016
Professional associations are pushing for the Supreme Court to reject a “one-size-fits-all” liability theory under the False Claims Act when the court reviews the issue this year.
New tool to track quality measures in development, CMS says
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Nov 20, 2017
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced the development of a new tool Monday to provide “improved visibility” into the quality measures the agency creates.