Caring for their own family members creates unique burdens, benefits for geriatric healthcare professionals,...
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 16, 2014
Healthcare professionals who work with seniors experience complex and at times distressing effects when they also are caregivers for aging family members, according to a recently published study. The research...
Ask the payment expert: payment trends related to medical review
Any suggestions as to how to follow up in an efficient manner after I delegate duties?
Reform policies ‘double down’ on decades-long failures, LTC physicians warn
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 07, 2022
The Biden administration’s approach toward nursing home reform uses the unsuccessful and “punitive” tactics that haven’t proved to advance quality for years, according to a top industry group.
Health Concepts, COO to settle false claims allegations for $2.2 million
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Sep 30, 2016
Rhode Island-based skilled nursing provider Health Concepts Ltd., along with the company’s chief operating officer, have agreed to pay $2.2 million to settle allegations that the company inflated...
Ask the payment expert: How well are the new MDS rules working?
By
Patricia Boyer
Oct 01, 2012
Now that we are a few months after the April MDS assessment changes, how are rules working for facilities?
New McKnight’s website debuts
By
McKnight's Staff
Sep 28, 2012
McKnight’s has incorporated Search Eldercare into a new Marketplace section, plus made it easier to see popular blogs.
Ask the payment expert: How will our new e-charting system influence our reimbursement?
By
Patricia Boyer
Jul 05, 2012
We are getting a new electronic charting system. Is there anything we should be aware of with the change?
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