CMS wants more comments on possible overhaul of therapy pay rules
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Nov 03, 2017
Despite the closing of the official comment period, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services officials said Thursday they will still accept feedback from providers on a proposal to replace the current...
LPN charged with arson, attempted murder after nursing home fires
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Apr 07, 2017
A licensed practical nurse at a Louisiana nursing home is facing charges of attempted murder and arson after allegedly setting five fires within the facility.
Prohibit binding arbitration entirely? CMS was tempted
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James M. Berklan
Sep 04, 2015
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is toughening its stance on the use of binding arbitration agreements for nursing home residents and their families. But the agency isn’t being as tough...
Court expresses concern over Omnicare drug packaging practices but dismisses False Claims suit
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Tim Mullaney
Feb 26, 2014
A whistleblower exposed disturbing drug packaging practices being used by long-term care pharmacy Omnicare Inc., but the charges don’t fall under the False Claims Act, a federal appeals court recently...
Is it ever OK to hire someone with a criminal record?
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John Durso
Dec 02, 2012
We try to check out employee candidates as thoroughly as possible but the staffing environment around here is tough.
House committee subpoenas HHS over Medicare Advantage demonstration project
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McKnight's Staff
Oct 23, 2012
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) and other House Republicans issued a subpoena Monday to gain access to documents related to an Affordable Care Act Medicare Advantage demonstration project.
Ask the treatment expert: What’s the best way to manage incontinence-associated dermatitis?
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Susan Wickard
Nov 01, 2011
Susan Wickard, RN, BSN, CWCN, CWS, CLNC, Clinical Advisor, American Association for LTC Nursing
Ask the care expert
Feb 06, 2008
After the holidays we have fewer activities and visitors, which really affects the mood of the residents. How can we enhance our activities during this time?
Grassley asks for inquiry into ‘lavish’ QIO conferences and spending
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Haymarket Media
Jan 10, 2006
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles E. Grassley (R-IA) has asked Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services officials to investigate the expenses for conferences and travel of quality improvement organizations...
Hip fracture readmissions lower when nursing home in sync with hospital staff: study
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 14, 2022
A collaboration between nursing home staff and hospital clinicians helped reduce readmission and mortality rates and improved quality of life for residents with hip fracture.