I don’t mean to make your lives more difficult by adding another issue onto that pile, but according to a recent survey from the National Safety Council, there’s a problem plaguing American...
New OIG Medicaid fraud data, map shows nearly $1.9 billion in recoveries
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Mar 07, 2017
Medicaid Fraud Control Units delivered nearly $1.9 billion in recoveries in fiscal year 2016, according to a new data set and interactive map released Monday by federal officials.
One day away: Payment session to kick off 11th McKnight’s Online Expo
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Mar 13, 2017
McKnight’s 11th Annual Online Expo kicks off tomorrow at 10:00 am ET with a compliance-focused session that is a must-attend for long-term care providers.
Survey: Three-quarters of providers in bundled pay models saw quality improvements
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Sep 21, 2017
Participating in a bundled payment program helped improve care quality and lower costs for the majority of providers across the continuum, according to the results of a new small-scale survey.
Urban opportunities for providers
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Sep 27, 2017
When you think of the top places people want to retire to, the location that comes to mind probably isn’t a huge, bustling city.
Florida employee charged with SNF survey bribery in $1 billion fraud scheme
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Aug 01, 2017
A former employee of Florida’s state healthcare agency has been charged with tipping off associates of embattled nursing home owner Philip Esformes about complaints and upcoming surveys in exchange...
Many chronic conditions seen in long-term care settings are under-represented in Medicare pay-for-quality programs, an Avalere survey has found.
LTC-acquired pressure injury rates up in recent years, survey shows
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Dec 16, 2016
The prevalence of pressure injuries acquired in long-term care facilities has risen in recent years, according to the findings of the International Pressure Ulcer Prevalence survey.
CMS says updated fire codes effective July 5
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Jun 21, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is gearing up to enact its recently finalized fire safety updates for long-term care facilities.
OIG to investigate Part A billing, ED transfer practices by nursing homes
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May 29, 2015
The Office of Inspector General released its Fiscal Year 2015 Mid-Year Update this week, and it includes several initiatives important to long-term care operators.