OIG report questions $6.7B in ‘inflated’ MA payments to health insurers
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 12, 2019
A federal watchdog agency is raising concerns that health insurers that sell Medicare Advantage plans are using chart reviews to make seniors appear sicker than they are in order to inflate risk adjustment...
Olive oil may help protect against dementia, study finds
By
John O'Connor
Nov 26, 2019
An apple a day might keep the doctor away. But a diet rich in olive oil could prevent cognitive impairment.
Nebraska nursing home closures have created ‘economic ripple effect’
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 26, 2019
The closure of more than a dozen nursing homes throughout the state of Nebraska this year are causing an “economic ripple effect” on nearby towns, community members warned.
Early flu season threatens senior living residents in most states
By
John O'Connor
Nov 25, 2019
Flu season is off to an early start with some states having widespread outbreaks, according to the CDC.
Hip protectors dramatically reduce injury risk, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 22, 2019
The risk of hip fracture was reduced nearly three-fold among elderly care facility residents who wore hip protectors, say researchers.
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Nov 21, 2019
Law experts urge long-term care providers to familiarize themselves with compliance regulations for hazardous drugs … RNs didn’t always visit hospice beneficiaries every 14 days, OIG report finds …...
PDPM 1st month analysis: Pay is higher, but providers still ‘leaving money on the table’
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 20, 2019
Many providers are not properly capturing several services on the MDS and therefore are missing out on higher reimbursements under the new Patient Driven Payment Model, consulting experts cautioned Wednesday.
Statins not linked to cognitive decline in the elderly
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 19, 2019
There is no link between statin medications and cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new observational study.
Lawmakers pepper private equity firms on nursing home investments, quality issues
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 19, 2019
The role of private equity firms in nursing home and long-term care has drawn several U.S. lawmakers’ ire.
CareTrust touts clean-up, tells of operator collapse in earnings call
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 11, 2019
CareTrust REIT executives painted an improving picture Friday during a third-quarter earnings call, but also shared startling details of an operator’s collapse, which has led to the sale of six facilities...