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.
Many chronic conditions seen in long-term care settings are under-represented in Medicare pay-for-quality programs, an Avalere survey has found.
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...
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.