A skilled nursing facility should not use a medical supply company as an exclusive supplier in order to get lower prices, according to an advisory opinion from the Office of the Inspector General.
Health literacy low for Medigap seniors
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 06, 2017
Health literacy is lacking for individuals with Medigap coverage compared to other elderly populations, new research has found.
Nursing home sued after resident allegedly left in hot tub for 8 hours dies
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 18, 2017
Negligence led to the death of a nursing home resident in a whirlpool, the son of the resident has said in court documents.
‘Minor’ issues at the nursing home can cause disastrous care transitions, expert warns
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 18, 2014
What may appear to be minor administrative problems in a nursing home – a fax machine locked away at night or no one designated to copy paperwork – can cause major headaches in care transitions,...
More Dycora facilities placed in receivership
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 23, 2019
Three Dycora Transitional Health & Living communities were placed under a court-appointed receivership last week,
Price confirmed for HHS; Verma’s CMS interview set for Thursday
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 13, 2017
Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) was confirmed by a 52-47 vote as the new secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Friday.
GOP health bill gets tougher on Medicaid
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 06, 2017
It was unclear at press time whether Senate Republicans could reach 50 votes needed for passage of a controversial healthcare bill that would involve deep long-term cuts to Medicaid.
Deadline extended for McKnight’s Tech Awards to July 31
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 23, 2019
Due to overwhelming interest and requests from providers, the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards application deadline has been extended one week, to Wednesday, July 31.
Stomach acid drugs raise risk of C. diff
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2013
Stomach acid is often treated with medications such as Pepcid, but that could put long-term care residents or hospitalized patients at risk for Clostridium difficile, according to a new analysis.
I couldn’t live without … Kronos workforce management solutions
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 01, 2014
In overseeing payroll for employees at several dozen facilities, Lynne Kennedy had her hands full as Midwest Health’s accounting and payroll manager.