Providers will have their say about the future of Medicare Administrative Contractors.
Device program expands
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 09, 2018
A six-year-old Medicare demonstration program that focuses on pre-approvals for power wheelchairs and other mobility devices will get new life this fall. Overall, 31 items were added to the program, according...
22nd annual LTC Administrators Week at hand
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 05, 2015
Administrators in long-term care can enjoy “their” week soon. Sunday starts a weeklong celebration honoring LTC building leaders who oversee both the delivery of care and the pursuit of a supportive...
PPS comments are sought
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 09, 2017
Federal regulators have agreed to gather more comments from providers and others on the revision of new skilled nursing prospective payment system case-mix methodology.
Battle over Beverly leads to showdown
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 04, 2005
Spurned by the rejection of its $1.5 billion bid for Beverly Enterprises Inc., a powerful group of investors is attempting a hostile take over of the nursing home giant.
Formation Capital LLC Chief Executive...
HHS chief returns focus of low COVID-19 vax rates to nursing homes
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 04, 2024
The nation’s top health official met with US nursing home leaders for the second time in two weeks Wednesday to discuss what he called concerningly low COVID-19 vaccination rates among long-term care...
OSHA seeks violence input
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 06, 2017
Federal regulators are asking providers for thoughts on how to curb violence in healthcare workplaces.
McKnight’s ‘Mood of the Market’ survey needs your thoughts
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 28, 2023
Responses are now being collected for the 2023 McKnight’s Mood of the Market survey, the unique, award-winning project that gauges the feelings of top long-term care managers. Skilled nursing owners,...
GAO: Medicaid flaws found
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 01, 2012
People seeking Medicaid coverage for long-term care are subjected to differing asset-verification checks among the states, a new report finds.
Nursing home success: Facility gives neighbors 100 unneeded beds
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 12, 2019
A Pennsylvania nursing home is making fans of its wider community, students and environmentalists by giving away its gently used hospital beds and mattresses — first come, first served.