Government agencies last week provided guidance to states regarding a healthcare reform provision that allows Medicaid waivers for dual-eligible beneficiaries to be approved or renewed for up to five years.
Senior living provider forms agreement with tech company
Jan 17, 2018
California operator Eskaton has announced that it will use K4Connect’s K4Community in 10 of its senior living communities through 2018.
Briggs form ensures compliance with drug-class rules
May 04, 2011
Briggs Medical Service Company has developed a form that can be used to meet newly-enforced DEA regulations concerning Schedule III, IV and V drug classes on telephone orders. New regulations require nurses...
New long-term care nurses’ association formed
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Haymarket Media
Aug 29, 2007
Two veteran leaders in the long-term care nursing field have announced the creation of a new professional association for nurses at all levels in senior care.
State Medicaid funding sparks revolt before today’s healthcare summit
Feb 25, 2010
President Obama is expected to meet today with a select group of congressmen from both the Republican and Democratic parties to discuss ideas for healthcare reform. One agenda item expected to get some...
CLASS Act would not increase federal deficit, AAHSA’s Manard asserts
Nov 12, 2009
Barbara Manard, vice president of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Wednesday countered criticism that the CLASS Act would contribute to the federal deficit.
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$125 million SNF settlement contributes to $1 billion bump in fraud recoveries
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Jan 20, 2017
The $125 million settlement by Kindred Healthcare Inc. and a $30 million settlement with North American Health Care over therapy claims are counted among recoupments by the federal government that totaled...
Drive Development Partners enters second year
Jul 12, 2016
Brendan Morrow and Michael Hass have formed Drive Development Partners, a development and project management firm for senior living providers.