Webcast today offers free advice on clinical reimbursement
Feb 29, 2008
This day (leap day) happens only once every four years. But today is notable for another unique event: a McKnight’s webcast on payment. It will offer tips and expert advice on clinical reimbursement...
CMS to hold conference call on new nursing home five-star rating system
Jun 23, 2008
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will be hosting an “Open Door Forum” on Tuesday (tomorrow) to discuss, among other issues, the new five-star rating system for nursing homes.
The crowd is NOT gathering (no need online!), but they are signing up en masse for next week’s...
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 16, 2012
Providers from around the country are already making the sixth annual McKnight’s Online Expo the most successful version yet. They have signed up in record numbers for the virtual trade show, which...
Bush cuts to hit California, New Jersey hardest
Mar 13, 2008
Nursing homes nationwide would face, on average, an $18.45 per-patient-day cut in Medicare assistance under President Bush’s fiscal year 2009 budget proposal, a new analysis from the American Health...
Grassley rips CMS Medicare contractors for inappropriate payments
Oct 12, 2010
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services needs to have more oversight of Medicare contractors, Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) recently argued.
Congress delays voting on Medicaid moratorium spending package
May 12, 2008
Both houses of Congress have delayed taking action on a war-funding bill that contains a moratorium on seven Medicaid cuts, until at least the middle of this week, following opposition in the House.
Urge Congress to pass stimulus package, former senator tells policy experts
Nov 03, 2008
Former Sen. Bob Kerrey told a panel of state and federal long-term care policy experts to push Congress to pass a stimulus package before the new Congress convenes.
Providers urge moratorium on Medicaid regulations
Apr 04, 2008
The American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living called Thursday for the swift passage of a bill that would place a one-year moratorium on seven new Medicaid regulations,...
2016 ASCP Forum fast approaching
Mar 31, 2016
Final preparations are underway for the 2016 ASCP Forum, an annual meeting of long-term care stakeholders. The American Society of Consultant Pharmacies event takes place April 11 and 12 at the Hilton...
It’s about time
Jan 30, 2008
Staying on top of the latest products, services and industry trends can be a time-devouring pursuit. But the job just became less time consuming, thanks to our new Web site. Eldercare pros can find many...