You wouldn’t have seen any flashing lights or scurrying EMTs, but it was still a major crisis. The nursing home resident was completely out of his favorite pickles, and not just any variety would...
Payment, quality results still top focus for AHCA following ‘shock’ of election
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Emily Mongan
Nov 30, 2016
The American Health Care Association will maintain its focus on preserving reimbursement streams for providers in the wake of election results that “nobody fully anticipated,” an executive...
CMS considered prohibiting binding arbitration entirely, seeks comments
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Jul 21, 2015
Facilities that present binding arbitration agreements to residents must ensure the residents fully understand the agreement, according to a proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
McKnight’s Newsmaker Video: Golden Living taking important quality steps, CEO says
Oct 14, 2009
Golden Living is moving toward a more fully integrated, patient-centric company, Dr. Neil Kurtz, president and CEO of the nursing home chain, told McKnight’s.
Database of disciplined nurses still off-limits to nursing homes and hospitals
Sep 04, 2009
The Department of Health and Human Services over the years has kept hidden from nursing homes and hospitals a database of nurses and other healthcare workers who have been disciplined by state licensing...
Companion sprinkler bill introduced in Senate
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Haymarket Media
Jun 15, 2007
Sens. Christopher Dodd and Richard Burr (R-NC) have introduced a bill that would pave the way for making every nursing home in the nation fully equipped with sprinklers.
Providers want CMS to stop bundled payment expansion until outcomes are known
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Oct 06, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ expansion of mandatory bundled payment models is moving too rapidly to fully understand the impact the models could have on patients, provider groups...
Avalere: House proposal could close Medicare Part D ‘doughnut hole’ by 2023
Jul 06, 2009
This week, U.S. lawmakers return to the task of crafting legislation that will reform the nation’s healthcare system. One study has found that a House reform proposal could eliminate the Medicare...
CMS showing its discomfort with arbitration arrangement
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 05, 2015
Residents should fully understand binding arbitration agreements, and know that they have the option to contact federal, state or local healthcare officials about them, according to a proposed rule from...
High back rocker provides comfort to residents, staff
May 18, 2011
The AndureFlex High Back Rocker offers comfort to residents and staff, according to its manufacturers. A flexible seat and back eliminates the need for cushions. The easy-to-maintain product is fully assembled...