» Chris Bauleke is the new CEO at Healthland Inc., the company announced at the end of June. Bauleke was previously president of RelayHealth Enterprise Intelligence at McKesson.
Execute documentation as it’s claimed: survey expert
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2013
An industry expert served up straightforward advice during a recent McKnight’s Super Tuesday webinar: Accurately claim what you do, and do what you claim.
LTC commission meets for marathon hearing, receives public comments
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 05, 2013
The Congressional Commission on Long-Term Care convened for its third hearing last week, focusing on how Medicare, Medicaid and long-term care insurance interact, and potential ways to strengthen these...
Last day for the Tech Awards
Jul 31, 2013
Submissions to the second annual McKnight’s Tech Awards are due by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday.
McKnight’s Tech Awards: Final day to enter
Jul 31, 2013
The submission period for the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology awards will end at the stroke of midnight tonight.
Federal watchdog agency joins chorus for observation stay reform, reports on scope of the problem
By
Tim Mullaney
Jul 31, 2013
Observation status prevented hundreds of thousands of people from qualifying for Medicare coverage of skilled nursing services last year, showing the pressing need for reform, according to a government...
Tech awards deadline is July 31
By
Ashley Carman
Jul 30, 2013
The deadline to enter McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards is Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. Independent judges will award gold, silver and bronze award in five categories: Quality through Technology,...
Post-acute care largely explains geographic differences in Medicare spending, report affirms
By
Tim Mullaney
Jul 29, 2013
Geographic variances in post-acute care largely account for differences in Medicare spending patterns, supporting healthcare reform measures that encourage better acute and post-acute coordination, according...
‘Doc fix’ bill calls attention to need for therapy fix, NASL leader says
By
Tim Mullaney
Jul 29, 2013
Provider groups are urging lawmakers to address outpatient therapy payments in addition to fixes to Medicare’s physician payment system, according to Cynthia Morton, executive vice president of the...
Nursing home operators to face trial over kickback scheme
By
Ashley Carman
Jul 26, 2013
Two nursing home operators are set to stand trial to face whistleblower allegations that Omnicare Inc. paid them kickbacks during its purchase of Total Pharmacy.