Expert hopes PDPM will end False Claims cases like the one that cost SNFs millions on Wednesday
By
Marty Stempniak
Jul 19, 2018
One key provider advocate is expressing optimism that a pending new payment system will spare operators from therapy upcoding lawsuits like the one settled for $10 million Wednesday.
Cities becoming owners of nursing homes to grab ‘windfall from feds’
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Marty Stempniak
Sep 17, 2018
Municipalities in Oklahoma are taking ownership of nursing homes by the dozen, with an eye toward gaining federal dollars under a new state program.
Supreme Court decision on ALJs adds another wrench into Medicare bottle-neck
By
Marty Stempniak
Jul 17, 2018
Medicare appeals might be getting a little more complicated for skilled care providers, thanks to a recent ruling from the Supreme Court, legal analysts predict.
CMS warns skilled nursing providers that star ratings could plummet today
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 24, 2019
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services officials are reminding providers about changes dropping this week that could have a big impact on nursing homes’ star ratings.
Carolina nursing homes rush to evacuate ahead of dangerous storm, while others hunker down
By
Marty Stempniak
Sep 13, 2018
Nursing homes in the Carolinas were racing to secure the safety of their residents Thursday, ahead of Hurricane Florence’s touchdown.
Nursing home must pay interest on once-vacated $2M damages
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 29, 2018
A judge is forcing a North Carolina nursing home to pay interest on $2 million in damages awarded last year, even though the original award had been temporarily vacated.
Nursing Home Compare not useful for predicting 90-day costs, complications or readmissions: Study
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 31, 2019
Patients and hospitals often consult Nursing Home Compare data to figure out the best nursing facility to use following surgery.
Provider advocates say ‘abrupt’ changes to Nursing Home Compare are confusing consumers
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 25, 2019
Industry trade groups slammed changes to Nursing Home Compare that went into effect on Wednesday, concerned that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is “moving the goalposts” for providers.
Nursing home must pay $21,000 for failing to accommodate CNA with arthritis
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 19, 2018
An employment safety watchdog is ordering one North Carolina provider to pay up after it fired a certified nursing assistant who was unable to perform her duties because of arthritis.
Move over mom, skilled nursing also has a reason to celebrate this Sunday
By
Marty Stempniak
May 07, 2019
Sunday, May 12, will mark the start of National Skilled Nursing Week (formerly known as National Nursing Home Week).