SNF accused of ‘downplaying’ fatal injuries of resident beaten by fellow resident
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Sep 06, 2016
A New York nursing home has come under fire for allegedly understating the severity of fatal injuries one resident sustained after she was beaten by another resident.
Save the date: McKnight’s Fall Online Expo is back Sept. 22
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Sep 06, 2016
It’s back and better than ever: McKnight’s is proud to announce its Fall Online Expo will return for a fourth year on Sept. 22.
A Day in the Life: Rehabilitation rumba
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Sep 05, 2016
When Mary Moreland was first pitched the idea of a dance competition for rehabilitation residents, she was hesitant. Moreland, the director of rehabilitation at Twin Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers...
Court: A missing arbitration agreement still enforceable
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Sep 05, 2016
An Indiana nursing home that “inexplicably” doesn’t have a copy of a former resident’s arbitration agreement can still compel arbitration, a state court ruled in July.
Fall Expo back for fourth year
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Sep 05, 2016
Long-term care providers can get up to date with the latest challenges, barriers and safe practices for health information technology when McKnight’s Fall Online Expo returns for its fourth year.
VA facilities at least equal to others: study
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Sep 05, 2016
The quality of care provided in healthcare facilities managed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is comparable to the quality of community-based facilities, according to a recent research review.
Eye doctor to pay $1 million to settle allegations of overbilling in SNFs
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Sep 02, 2016
A Florida ophthalmologist has agreed to pay $1 million to settle claims that she overbilled Medicare for eye care services provided in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, officials announced...
Group challenges Trump, Clinton to talk value-based purchasing, health IT during campaign
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Sep 02, 2016
Candidates seeking election in 2016 — including the two vying for the highest office in the land — should address timely healthcare topics such as value-based purchasing and information technology...
FDA to update label warnings on combined opioid, benzodiazepine use
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Sep 01, 2016
The Food and Drug Administration is taking steps to address the “serious risks” linked to combined use of some opioid medications and a class of drugs commonly used to treat anxiety and insomnia.
Final emergency preparedness rule for providers on its way
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Aug 31, 2016
The White House Office of Budget and Management completed a review Monday of a rule that could update emergency preparedness requirements for Medicare and Medicaid providers.