Almost half of all Medicare accountable care organizations are costing the government more than originally estimated, according to a new report from Kaiser Health News.
You’ve got mail — and some work to do
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Sep 16, 2015
“We don’t do email.” At first I wasn’t sure if I heard the person on the other end of the phone correctly. Here was a long-term care provider in this, the year 2015, who didn’t...
CDC issues antibiotic guidance for nursing homes
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Sep 16, 2015
Skilled nursing facilities need to improve their relationships with antibiotic experts and find leaders within to lead stewardship efforts, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
GAO criticizes Medicare Part D recovery audits
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Sep 16, 2015
The Medicare Part D recovery audit contractor program has shown limited results and needs improvement, according to a new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
FBI raids nursing home company headquarters, CEO’s home
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Sep 16, 2015
Federal agents reportedly raided the Indianapolis headquarters of nursing home operator American Senior Communities, as well as the home of its CEO, on Tuesday, according to the Indianapolis Star.
CMS reopens comment period on LTC regulation overhaul
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Sep 14, 2015
The comment period on the 403-page long-term care regulation reform rule proposed in July has been reopened for an additional 30 days, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Friday.
LeadingAge launches Five-Star analysis tool
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Sep 11, 2015
A new reporting tool from LeadingAge could help providers better understand the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Five-Star Quality Rating system, and improve their own quality of care.
Study: Inadequate testing could lead to poor EHR usability
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Sep 09, 2015
Lack of adherence to testing standards by electronic health record vendors could result in poor EHR usability, a new study has found.
Omnicare wins judgment in $300 million fraud case
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Sep 09, 2015
A former employee of the nation’s largest long-term care pharmacy doesn’t have enough evidence to substantiate fraud allegations against the company, according to a recent court ruling.
Technology troubles hitting close
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Sep 07, 2015
We like to assume that healthcare workers are a trustworthy bunch, especially when they’re entrusted with caring for people’s’ loved ones. But manipulation of data, from patients’...