Feds acknowledge ‘large gaps’ in HIPAA regulation of health apps, wearable tech
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Jul 21, 2016
The rise of health-focused mobile applications, websites and wearable technologies has left gaps in regulations meant to protect consumers’ data, according to a long-awaited federal report.
Citizens group sues California over nursing home ‘patient dumping’
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Nov 11, 2015
A California citizens group has filed a lawsuit against the state over its alleged failure to combat “patient dumping,” in which nursing homes elbow out Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ fraud prevention efforts saved the agency $42 billion dollars in fiscal years 2013 and 2014.
Vaudeville performers bring joy to dementia patients
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Nov 08, 2017
A group of vaudeville performers is hitting the hospital and long-term care circuit to bring familiarity and fun to patients with dementia. The unique program was recently featured in the New York Times.
OSHA ups workplace violence prevention efforts
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Dec 03, 2015
New online resources may help prevent healthcare workplace violence, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has said.
Majority of skilled nursing providers used EHRs in 2016, report shows
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Sep 08, 2017
More than half of skilled nursing facilities used electronic health record technology last year, according to new federal data.
House threatening Medicare and Medicaid reform in 2018
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Dec 08, 2017
Long-term care providers may be headed for another major Medicaid-funding fight in 2018 if House GOP leaders get their way.
Court: Federal Nursing Home Act doesn’t create private rights
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Sep 23, 2015
The family of a nursing home resident who died of injuries sustained in a fall can’t invoke the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act when seeking damages, a court has ruled.
Providers set sights on pay reform, IMPACT Act implementation
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Jan 12, 2016
The new year brings a stronger focus on payment reform policies, value-based purchasing and observation stays, said a top executive with the nation’s largest nursing home association on Monday.
OIG report addresses concerns over Medicare billing for ventilators
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Sep 26, 2016
The growing number of Medicare claims submitted for ventilators is likely being driven by three suppliers, the Department of Health and Humans Services’ Office of Inspector General said in a data...