DM Systems has announced the launch of a new Web site that will show how its products can assist with wound care and other clinical care. In addition to company-related information, a resource center includes...
New, massive nurses union holds founding convention
Dec 09, 2009
National Nurses United, the newly formed, major union for nurses, held its inaugural meeting Monday. Delegates to the founding convention elected officers and adopted a constitution.
Making bundled payment models optional would be ‘severe blow’ to program, critics argue
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Apr 11, 2017
Allowing healthcare providers to opt out of testing bundled payment models could deal a “severe blow” to payment reform efforts and the future of the bundled payment program, according to some...
Lawmakers call for public disclosure of Medicare payments, ask for input on post-acute reforms
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McKnight's Staff
Jun 20, 2013
The battle against Medicare waste, fraud and abuse heated up on Capitol Hill this week. Lawmakers introduced a bill to make Medicare claims and payments publicly available and asked for provider input...
Social bonds at work boost health: study
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Kimberly Marselas
Dec 06, 2016
Health at work is largely shaped by the relationships and social groups formed there, according to a meta-analysis of more than 19,000 people published in Personality and Social Psychology Review.
Long-term care payment crisis requires major reform, experts say
Jul 23, 2010
Tweaks to the Medicaid program will not solve the growing financial burden of long-term care, according to speakers at a recent Avalere Health audio-conference.
SNF will pay $28 million to settle fraud, neglect lawsuits
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Jun 24, 2016
A New York skilled nursing facility has agreed to pay $28 million and implement reforms to settle a lawsuit alleging fraud, neglect and criminal conduct from the facility’s owners and staff.
Providers get seat at the table: House asks input for new Medicare Red Tape Relief Project
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Jul 26, 2017
House lawmakers on Monday announced the formation of a new initiative that will use healthcare provider input to help reduce regulatory burdens within the Medicare program.
Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House, believes healthcare reform will be harder to implement if more Republicans enter Congress after the upcoming elections. Meanwhile, Mark Zandi, chief economist...
Senate bill calls for disclosure of lobbyist-lawmaker dealings
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Haymarket Media
Mar 31, 2006
The Senate approved a bill this week that requires lobbyists to provide more information about their relationships with lawmakers.