Time for a cyber security update? You better believe it
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Mar 08, 2016
Advances in technology and providers who lag behind on updating their information technology systems have created a “perfect storm” of vulnerabilities in healthcare IT security, one expert...
Study confirms: SNF residents transferred from hospitals have higher pressure ulcer risk
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Mar 08, 2016
Nursing home residents who are admitted from hospitals have a higher risk of developing pressure ulcers than those who were transferred from the community, according to new study results.
‘Implied’ False Claims issue gets Supreme Court hearing date
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Mar 08, 2016
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on April 19 in a controversial case to determine what exactly makes a “false” claim under the False Claims Act.
CMS hits 30% value-based purchasing goal 11 months early
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Mar 07, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has reached its goal to have 30% of all Medicare payments tied to alternative payment models by the end of the year, 11 months ahead of schedule, the agency...
Rates of several healthcare-associated infections, including C. difficile and MRSA, have decreased across the country, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
‘Smart socks’ may prevent diabetic foot ulcer problems
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Mar 04, 2016
Diabetic neuropathy is the leading cause of amputation in the United States, resulting in more than $10 billion in healthcare costs annually. A team of engineers is aiming to reduce that number — with...
6 new quality measures coming to Nursing Home Compare, Five-Star rating system
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Mar 04, 2016
New quality measures for skilled nursing facilities will be introduced in the coming months, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services officials said during an Open Door Forum call for providers Thursday.
Federal initiative expands IT funding for long-term care
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Mar 04, 2016
Long-term care providers can receive additional technology funding under a new initiative announced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Wednesday.
Jimmo plaintiffs complain in court that CMS still using ‘improvement standard,’ despite landmark...
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Mar 03, 2016
Plaintiffs’ counsel in Jimmo v. Sebelius was back in court Tuesday to file a motion that would force the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to adhere to the settlement of the landmark lawsuit.
Experts talk trade-offs in House hearing on LTC financing
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Mar 02, 2016
Long-term care industry experts testified on how to reform long-term services and supports at a House subcommittee hearing Tuesday.