Healthcare providers are struggling to decipher new approaches to reimbursement, including accountable care organizations, according to a new survey.
RAC overhaul bill approved
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Jul 06, 2015
The Senate Finance Committee has approved legislation aimed at changing how questionable Medicare payments are handled by Recovery Audit Contractors.
Liability costs rising: report
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James M. Berklan
Aug 01, 2012
Long-term care operators have had to pay 4% more annually in liability costs over the past three years, a new analysis shows.
Obama’s cuts draw hot provider rebuke
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James M. Berklan
May 01, 2013
President Obama’s proposed budget is dead in the water as long-term care providers see it. They stand to lose $81 billion over 10 years if the measure is approved.
McKnight’s panel: A brighter future for SNFs
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Tim Mullaney
Dec 01, 2014
Long-term care providers can harness healthcare reform to become more profitable and competitive than ever, but success is not guaranteed. Proactive organizations with advanced technology tools already...
Bill to speed Medicare appeals
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Jan 04, 2016
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and ranking member Ron Wyden (D-OR) formally introduced to the full Senate a bill that would provide more resources and funding to ease a glutted Medicare...
Time is limited for ACO deals
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Tim Mullaney
Jun 01, 2013
By negotiating now, a nursing home can have a strong voice in an Accountable Care Organization. Otherwise, ACOs will come to nursing homes in two or three years with a “take it or leave it”...
CLASS Act’s enemies take on new program
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John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2011
Like many of his GOP colleagues, Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-GA) has strong doubts about the legitimacy of the Community Living Assistance Services and Support (CLASS) Act. In fact, after a recent House hearing,...
SNF pay has gotten worse, MedPAC says
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James M. Berklan
Feb 01, 2015
Efforts to reform Medicare have actually damaged the way nursing home operators are being reimbursed, according to a new report from the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Urban Institute. Report...
Providers worry over debt-reduction panel
Sep 01, 2011
Long-term care providers are keeping a wary eye on a Congressional “super committee” that has been given the task of reforming entitlement programs. The panel will be targeting Medicare and...