Republicans lobby for CLASS repeal; aging groups push back
Nov 04, 2011
Senate Republicans are continuing to push for repeal of the CLASS Act.
I couldn’t live without…ReBound diathermy unit
Nov 01, 2011
Francis Rosana, a physical therapist at Christ the King Manor, in DuBois, PA, says ReBound is the most requested physical therapy modality at his facility, which has 160 skilled nursing beds.
Ask the treatment expert: What’s the best way to manage incontinence-associated dermatitis?
By
Susan Wickard
Nov 01, 2011
Susan Wickard, RN, BSN, CWCN, CWS, CLNC, Clinical Advisor, American Association for LTC Nursing
California gets go-ahead to cut Medicaid payments to providers by 10%
Oct 31, 2011
The Obama administration has approved a request to cut Medicaid payments to California healthcare providers, including nursing homes, by 10%, which will mean $623 million in less reimbursement over the...
Why the boxing gloves?
By
Teri Weiman, SSD-AD
Oct 18, 2011
It must be my optimistic nature that makes me think, “Why use a pair of boxing gloves when a feather will do?” Those of you in social services know what I mean when I say, “Why go for...
Ombudsman’s treatment was illegal, inquiry finds
Oct 01, 2011
FLORIDA – Federal HHS investigators accused the state’s Department of Elder Affairs of violating the Older Americans Act, capping a five-month investigation over a series of actions it claims...
Former FL ombudsman files suit against providers, state
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2011
A high-profile ousted Florida ombudsman has filed a lawsuit against the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, the Florida Health Care Association and the Florida Assisted Living Association for alleged...
Has CMS gone too far?
By
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
Sep 27, 2011
Previously, I’ve explained my position on the new rehab regulation changes to take effect on Saturday (Oct. 1). However, has CMS gone too far this time?
Kohl pushes for stronger enforcement of elder abuse crimes
Sep 22, 2011
Sen. Herb Kohl (D-WI) has asked the U.S. Department of Justice for additional grant money to prevent elder abuse and strengthen penalties those who commit such crimes.
Court upholds decision that limits payments for therapy
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 01, 2011
A federal court ruled in favor of a fiscal intermediary’s decision to exclude the allocation of nursing administration costs to therapy costs in Medicare reimbursements for 30 skilled nursing facilities.