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Presence of an ombudsman could worsen survey results
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 04, 2019
Nursing homes could be subject to worse deficiency outcomes — which could lead to fines and a decreased star rating — if an ombudsman is present during annual surveys, according to new research.
‘Most complex’ RoP phase goes live Thursday, but CMS says surveyor guidance not expected for months
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Danielle Brown
Nov 25, 2019
Guidance on Phase 3 of the Requirements of Participation won’t be released until early next year, even though the implementation date remains Thursday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has...
Post-acute care providers increasing EHR use, survey finds
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 24, 2019
More post-acute care providers are embracing the use of electronic health records in their facilities, according to a new survey by Black Book Market Research firm.
Who’s the boss? Former nursing home employee accused of pretending to be facility’s administrator...
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 21, 2019
A former nursing home employee is facing criminal charges for allegedly posing as the facility’s administrator and attempting to cancel other employees’ shifts.
94% of beneficiaries satisfied with Medicare Advantage plans
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Danielle Brown
Nov 18, 2019
A large majority of seniors in Medicare Advantage plans are “very satisfied” with the coverage, according to a new survey released Monday. This stands in stark contrast to many providers, who complain...
CMS needs better abuse oversight for nursing homes: GAO
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Danielle Brown
Nov 17, 2019
The Government Accountability Office alleges that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has yet to enforce several of its recommendations after a GAO report found oversight gaps in abuse reporting...
Feds challenge California to improve oversight of nursing home emergency preparedness compliance
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 14, 2019
California nursing homes could face tougher scrutiny on its emergency preparedness after a federal report detailed compliance issues in several facilities.
Nurse staffing shortage expected to get worse
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 12, 2019
A survey of registered nurses found about 20% are planning to retire within the next five years indicating that staffing shortages could worsen.
Abuse icon will limit star-rating scores
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 11, 2019
Providers could see an automatic shift in their federal star ratings thanks to several new changes to the system, including the controversial addition of a warning icon next to certain cited facilities...