Montana resident caught fire from cigarette and oxygen tank, CMS asserts
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 03, 2018
A temporarily unsupervised Montana nursing home resident burned for an estimated 10 minutes after her cigarette ignited with her oxygen tank, causing second-degree burns and the resident’s eventual...
CMS wrongly allowed nursing homes $18 million in medical equipment, investigators say
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 02, 2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services did not detect $18.4 million in inappropriate claims for durable medical equipment in skilled nursing facilities, despite having systems intended to catch bad...
‘We have to do better’ on infection prevention, CMS official tells LTC nurse managers during...
By
Marty Stempniak
Jun 29, 2018
Nursing homes’s new survey routine seems to be going smoothly, about half a year in, but infection prevention problems continue to plague the field.
CMS can’t enact new policies on website without public comment period, judge rules
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 29, 2018
A Frequently Asked Question section of a website addressing Medicaid reimbursement did not meet federal standards, a federal judge has ruled, giving a victory to hospitals that challenged the Centers for...
Vetoed proposal to limit Medicaid drugs a win for manufacturers, patients
By
Meredith Beirne
Jun 29, 2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has rejected a state proposal to limit Medicaid drugs for beneficiaries in an effort to lower costs.
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Jun 27, 2018
ProMedica CFO defends ManoreCare’s performance … Senate passes legislation to improve VA nursing home care … Move by Florida healthcare regulators to avoid Medicare litigation, instead,...
Court refuses to throw out suit against Humana tied to Medicare Advantage
By
Marty Stempniak
Jun 27, 2018
A California judge has refused to throw out a lawsuit against Humana, tied to Medicare Advantage, which legal experts say could help to inform future such litigation.
CMS promotes anti-fraud efforts as a way to rein in Medicaid outlays
By
Marty Stempniak
Jun 27, 2018
Skilled care operators receive more money from Medicaid than any other public or private funding source. Federal officials Tuesday announced plans to rein in program spending via stepped up anti-fraud...
Hospice company to pay $8.5M to settle False Claims allegations
By
Marty Stempniak
Jun 26, 2018
A hospice provider will pay $8.5 million to settle allegations with the government that it provided services to the non-terminally ill in homes and skilled nursing facilities.
CMS announcement reminds changes are near regarding Nursing Home Compare, staffing levels
By
Marty Stempniak
Jun 25, 2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is reminding skilled nursing providers that they have until Sunday (July 1) to review their performance data before it will be displayed publicly on the Nursing...