Lawmakers demand ‘secret’ nursing home rankings see daylight
By
Marty Stempniak
Jun 21, 2018
Following a bombshell report released earlier this week, federal lawmakers are demanding that the Department of Veterans Affairs release once-hidden information about care quality at its nursing homes.
MedPAC stiffs skilled nursing again, eyes quick payment system reform
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 10, 2018
Experts who advise Congress on Medicare policy are — once again — recommending no pay boost for skilled nursing facilities.
Administrator directs CMS to conduct ‘comprehensive review’ of nursing home regulations
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 16, 2019
The top official at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said Monday that she has directed the agency to undertake a “comprehensive review” of its regulations, guidelines and processes relate...
Omega optimistic about new payment model as it looks beyond Orianna
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 07, 2018
As a leading skilled nursing operator starts to close the book on one troubled chapter, it holds an optimistic eye toward the field’s future.
New optimism for hearing on ‘observation status’ bill
By
Marty Stempniak
May 14, 2019
Long-running efforts to allow hospitalized patients classified under “observation status” to satisfy Medicare’s three-day requirement may have new life, according to a key Democratic lawmaker.
Medicare Part D premiums down, CMS says, as administration aims to curtail swelling drug costs
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 02, 2018
Premiums for nursing home residents’ prescription drug plans have dipped for the second year in a row, in what the administration hopes is a sign that efforts to curb prescription costs might be...
Salaries trend upward for multi-site LTC executives
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 26, 2018
Chief executives of multi-site long-term care organizations earned 4.98% more in base compensation in 2017 than the previous year, according to a new survey commissioned by LeadingAge.
Congressman vows to help struggling nursing homes with legislation to ease paperwork, improve reimbursement
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 16, 2018
After a recent visit to his home state, which has been beset by numerous nursing home closures, a U.S. congressman says that he’ll push for reforms to help provide relief for the industry.
Administration mulls move to defang anti kickback rules, seeks comments from providers
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 28, 2018
The Trump Administration is considering ways to ease anti-kickback rules. Device manufacturers and provider groups would welcome such a move, which they claim would help improve care coordination and delivery.
Trump may bypass Congress under new bid to get Medicaid block grants: Report
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 15, 2019
The Trump administration may look to sidestep the House in a move to rein in spending for skilled nursing’s biggest source of funding.