The trust a long-term care organization places in a person to guide and consult on its finances is no less important than the trust the residents have in the operator. A provider must be willing to invest...
Feds formally investigating private equity ownership of nursing homes
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 14, 2022
The federal government’s focus on private equity ownership in nursing homes is just a “red herring” for lawmakers, one leader said after the launch of a new probe into the matter.
Why are more RAC audits happening? There are trillions of reasons
By
John O'Connor
Sep 10, 2012
Recovery audit contractors are stepping up their efforts to review Medicare billings. This appears to be a classic case of auditors gone wild.
Providers wanting answers on faulty PPE
By
Liza Berger
Jul 09, 2020
Providers called on Vice President Mike Pence to investigate multiple “failures” regarding personal protective equipment distributions.
State gets green light for $6.2 billion Medicaid waiver
By
Jan 06, 2016
A waiver that will give California $6.2 billion to overhaul its Medicaid payment and care delivery systems received federal approval last week.
Medicare pilot programs to begin this year
By
Holly Petrovich
Aug 05, 2015
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services officials are finalizing details for three Medicare pilot programs set to begin this year, agency officials announced.
GOJO launches SMARTLINK
Jun 24, 2015
GOJO Industries has launched the GOJO® SMARTLINK™ Observation (OBV) System, a mobile application that connects to its web-based software.
Criticize labor board for ‘microwave’ rule
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 03, 2012
The National Labor Relations Board drew criticism for its “microwave” rule vote in November. Opponents say the provision doesn’t allow employers enough time to discuss unionization with...
Beverly gets interest from more than 12 possible buyers
By
Haymarket Media
Apr 08, 2005
More than a dozen interested parties have approached BEI since it opted to sell itself in an auction last month, the Fort Smith, AR-based nursing home chain disclosed this week.
Coalitions press CMS to formulate power wheelchair rules
By
Haymarket Media
Jan 24, 2005
One coalition representing wheelchair manufacturers and another representing disability organizations have encouraged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to state its coverage policy for power...