CMS updates survey procedure for civil rights requirements
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Sep 09, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will require Medicare providers to electronically submit proof of compliance with civil rights requirements, according to a memo sent last week.
Few signs of a deal as fiscal cliff nears
By
John O'Connor
Dec 02, 2012
Winning candidates had little time to enjoy November election victories, thanks to a looming $600 billion fiscal cliff.
Providers could be subject to new cost measurement guidelines
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Haymarket Media
Aug 09, 2006
All providers of Medicare services and other federally financed healthcare soon may have to agree to basic cost measurement tools followed by quality of care measurements.
Democrats still pleading for drug plan enrollment extension
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Haymarket Media
Mar 16, 2006
Congressional Democrats have proposed legislation that would extend the May 15 open enrollment period for the Medicare drug benefit and delay the corresponding penalty.
Residents can appeal Medicare terminations through new process
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Haymarket Media
Jun 22, 2005
Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries in skilled nursing facilities will be able to appeal terminations of their Medicare coverage through a new, expedited review process beginning in July.
Wound care product gets federal marketing approval
Apr 19, 2011
Devon Medical Devices’ new ArterioFlow 7500 sequential pneumatic compression device has received marketing approval from the Food and Drug Administration, the company announced. The product uses...
CNA indicted for stealing peer’s identity to gain work at nursing home
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Marty Stempniak
May 01, 2019
The state of New Jersey indicted a former certified nurse aide on Monday for stealing someone’s identity to earn a position at a nursing home.
Social media posts spur Senate interest
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 04, 2016
A surge of cases involving long-term care workers inappropriately posting video or photos of naked residents has led some U.S. senators to push for greater scrutiny.
Poll: Majority of seniors satisfied with Part D plan
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Haymarket Media
Nov 09, 2006
More than 80% of Medicare beneficiaries say their prescription drug plan is not hard to use, and 70% say they pay less for their medications under the new prescription program, according to a recent Wall...
AHCA urges providers to prepare for May 1 immigration boycott
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Haymarket Media
Apr 27, 2006
Long-term care associations are advising providers to prepare for a May 1 national boycott by immigrants and immigrant advocates. Such a boycott could affect resident care, the associations informed members...