Healthcare workers would be protected from violating conscience-based principles under new rule
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 23, 2019
The federal government is reportedly in the final throes of finishing a new rule that would punish providers or state agencies that force workers to perform duties violating their personal principles.
CMS seeking providers to take part in HIPAA pilot program to reduce administrative burdens
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Marty Stempniak
Apr 11, 2019
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is searching for healthcare providers to participate in a new pilot program aimed at simplifying HIPAA compliance.
CMS promotes anti-fraud efforts as a way to rein in Medicaid outlays
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Marty Stempniak
Jun 27, 2018
Skilled care operators receive more money from Medicaid than any other public or private funding source. Federal officials Tuesday announced plans to rein in program spending via stepped up anti-fraud...
Senators want to know why more nursing homes aren’t on the worst-of-the-worst list
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Marty Stempniak
Mar 07, 2019
Two U.S. lawmakers are quizzing federal officials, wanting to know why there aren’t more skilled nursing providers in a program for under performers.
Bundled pay scheme steers clear of SNFs
By
Marty Stempniak
Sep 05, 2018
Hospitals participating in bundled payment efforts are actively reducing their use of skilled nursing care, according to a study in the August issue of Health Affairs.
High schoolers help to preserve LTC residents’ precious memories
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 17, 2019
A seniors advocacy group is hoping to preserve the memories of lonely older adults, and it’s deploying an army of high school teens to aid in the effort.
City will fine nursing homes that call 911 for non-urgent falls; advocates ‘deeply troubled’
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 27, 2018
In an effort to deter nursing home staff from calling 911 when a resident falls, one Washington city has added a penalty.
Researchers say SNF managers and frontline workers need to listen to each other more about safety
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 07, 2019
Senior nursing home managers and direct care staff have very different perceptions on their facility’s performance and priorities related to resident safety.
New report says hospital patients often feel rushed, helpless when making the transition to SNFs
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 16, 2019
Two new reports add to a growing body of evidence that the transition from hospital to skilled nursing facility is less than ideal.
Analysis explores the secret sauce for successful hospital-SNF collaboration
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 10, 2018
Hospitals are working much more closely with skilled nursing facilities, aiming to form bonds and avoid costly and harmful hospital readmissions. But little is understood about how they’re creating...