Texas long-term care becomes big winner in receipt of federal innovation grants
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 18, 2012
Texas has received a windfall of federal funding to test care coordination programs between acute and long-term care providers.
Common pay system for three post-acute care settings appears doable, new report says
Feb 09, 2012
Relief could be on the horizon for providers, regulators and other stakeholders who have struggled to find common evaluation and payment models for individuals who move between post-acute care settings,...
Long-term care stakeholders submit quality measures performance report to HHS
Feb 07, 2012
As required by the Affordable Care Act, the National Quality Forum convened the Measure Applications Partnership (MAP) to develop a coordinated performance measurement approach across PAC and LTC settings.
Post-acute providers need electronic health records, too
By
Carol Everhart
Apr 21, 2010
The federal push to create electronic health records must include post-acute providers, such as skilled nursing facilities.
New law strives to keep older adults at home
By
Liza Berger
Mar 31, 2010
When you read between the lines of the healthcare reform law, its general intent becomes clear: The law is about increasing home- and community-based services (HCBS), and improving wellness and prevention.
Move toward certifying electronic health records must include long-term care
By
John Derr
Oct 21, 2009
Long-term care must have have certified electronic health records to keep pace with the rest of the healthcare industry.
Vote expected soon on Senate healthcare reform bill
Oct 08, 2009
A vote on Senate Finance Committee healthcare reform legislation could occur by the end of this week. The 262-page bill contains a number of amendments that could affect long-term care supports and services.
How to prepare for your next Medicare audit
By
Dr. Kenneth Kei Adams
Aug 10, 2009
The federal government is looking closely at how post-acute providers, such as skilled nursing facilities, spend Medicare dollars. SNFs should know their operations and understand real outcomes before...