CMS showing its discomfort with arbitration arrangement
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 05, 2015
Residents should fully understand binding arbitration agreements, and know that they have the option to contact federal, state or local healthcare officials about them, according to a proposed rule from...
Providers balk at reform bid
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 05, 2015
LeadingAge gave the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services a long list of concerns with recently proposed regulator’s reforms, a lead lobbyist said in an August letter.
Facing the music: Providers learning new moves so they can stay in step with new dance partners
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 05, 2015
There’s no doubt today’s long-term care provider must be able to dance with managed care and accountable care organizations. But while many are proving they can tango with transitions or rumba...
Medicare pilot programs to begin this year
By
Holly Petrovich
Aug 05, 2015
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services officials are finalizing details for three Medicare pilot programs set to begin this year, agency officials announced.
Feds will focus on MDS 3.0
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James M. Berklan
Aug 05, 2015
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has a new mission providers need to be keenly aware of, a prominent long-term care payment expert cautions.
CMS proposal will target IT, staff competency protocols
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Aug 05, 2015
Information technology and staff training are two key topics included in the proposed regulatory overhaul announced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as part of the White House Conference...
Therapy claims, ED transfers: OIG focus
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Jul 06, 2015
The Office of Inspector General will be taking a closer look at several important long-term care subject areas and practices, according to its Fiscal Year 2015 Mid-Year Update.
‘Cost of care’ put at $91,250
By
John O'Connor
May 08, 2015
Providers may be under increased reimbursement restraints, but consumers might have a hard time believing it. The median charge for a private room in a skilled care facility exceeds $90,000 a year, a new...
Suit: SNF liable for overdose
By
James M. Berklan
May 08, 2015
A nursing home owner whose former employee died of an overdose is being sued in San Luis Obispo (CA) Superior Court.
5 Star is expanding as tweaks continue
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 06, 2015
Nursing homes entered a new era of tougher government scrutiny on Feb. 23, when officials released rebased Five Star ratings.