Privately run Medicare Advantage plans are plagued with widespread overcharging and billing errors, according to recently released government audits.
Deadline for 2015 McKnight’s Tech Awards extended until July 31
By
Holly Petrovich
Jul 13, 2015
The deadline to participate in the 4th Annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards has been extended to the end of this month.
Providers fume over pay freeze
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 06, 2015
Long-term care providers quickly fired back after a congressional advisory committee recommended no Medicare pay increase for the coming year.
LA could receive $15 million to improve nursing home inspections
By
Jun 30, 2015
A proposed contract between California and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health could result in $15 million in additional funding to improve oversight and delays in nursing home investigations.
GOJO launches SMARTLINK
Jun 24, 2015
GOJO Industries has launched the GOJO® SMARTLINK™ Observation (OBV) System, a mobile application that connects to its web-based software.
AHCA supports push for clarity in value-based purchasing, quality program implementation, leader says
By
Jun 19, 2015
Quality reporting and value-based purchasing should be coordinated with the Nursing Home Quality Initiative, the American Health Care Association and American Hospital Association agreed this week.
EEOC sues home for failure to comply with agreement
By
Holly Petrovich
Jun 18, 2015
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has charged a North Carolina nursing home for failing to pay a settlement to a disabled employee.
Lawmakers ask for CMS fraud review
By
Holly Petrovich
Jun 17, 2015
Two House committees have requested a review of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Fraud Prevention System, according to a letter sent to the Government Accountability Office.
Medicare review challenges receive class action certification
By
Jun 15, 2015
Six Medicare beneficiaries whose appeal cases were delayed beyond 90 days will have their challenges tried as one nationwide class action suit.
House votes to remove Medicare cuts from trade bill
By
Jun 12, 2015
The House voted 397-32 yesterday to remove controversial Medicare cuts from legislation that would have used Medicare dollars to help pay for the expansion of the Trade Assistance Adjustment program, giving...