Proposed IPAB repeal would benefit seniors, House lawmaker says
By
McKnight's Staff
Jan 28, 2013
A bipartisan group of legislators introduced a bill in the House of Representatives Wednesday to repeal the Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) called for by the Affordable Care Act.
MedPAC: A quarter of Medicare hospital readmissions are preventable
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 10, 2012
One-quarter of hospital admissions among Medicare beneficiaries are preventable, with the leading cause for those readmissions is heart failure, a Medicare advisory board report noted.
CMS awards 26 states with Medicaid audit contracts
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 02, 2012
Contracts for Medicaid recovery audit contractors (RACs) have been awarded to 26 states, government officials have announced.
Proposed CMS rule could give some nursing homes extra time to install sprinklers
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 06, 2013
Some nursing homes may be able to get a two-year extension on a requirement to install an automatic sprinkler system, under a rule proposed Monday by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Minnix: Providers need to innovate to stay in business
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 26, 2012
The current policies of the Affordable Care Act push innovation, which is crucial to the success of the long-term care industry, LeadingAge President and CEO Larry Minnix told McKnight’s.
Long-term care providers should be eligible for EHR incentives, providers stress
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 22, 2012
Federal health officials need to offer long-term care providers incentives to adopt Stage 3 Meaningful Use criteria for electronic health records, a provider group recommended.
Long-term care providers should be eligible for EHR incentives, providers stress
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 22, 2012
Federal health officials need to offer long-term care providers incentives to adopt Stage 3 Meaningful Use criteria for electronic health records, a provider group recommended.
Paying higher out-of-pocket medical costs could strain seniors’ finances, study finds
By
McKnight's Staff
Sep 06, 2012
If seniors have to pay a higher portion of their medical costs, it could lead to their financial ruin, especially if they have dementia, a study asserts.
Senator calls for an end to misleading wheelchair and scooter advertisements
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 19, 2012
The aggressive marketing of power wheelchairs and scooters to seniors drives up Medicare costs and puts providers in a tough spot, says Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT).
Final rule reduces regulatory burden for long-term care facilities
By
McKnight's Staff
May 11, 2012
A new rule eases the regulatory burden on providers serving Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and has the potential to save the healthcare system $100 million in the first year.