Democratic rebuttals to GOP Medicare, Medicaid plans expected at national convention
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McKnight's Staff
Aug 31, 2012
Next week it will be the Democrats’ turn to offer their visions of the future for the Medicare and Medicaid programs, as well as other issues that would significantly affect long-term care operators....
Briggs Healthcare to partner with CareVoyant
Oct 14, 2014
Briggs Healthcare has a partnership with CareVoyant, a software solution for home care, long-term care and outpatient facilities.
Abaqis links assessments to the QIS
Apr 28, 2009
Abaqis is the only quality assessment and reporting system that is tied directly to the Quality Indicator Survey, and its quality assessment modules reproduce the same forms, analysis and thresholds that...
Oxford Finance announces loans
Mar 08, 2016
Three skilled nursing facilities in Colorado and Utah are beneficiaries of a $27 million term loan to Cascade Capital Group LLC through Oxford Finance LLC.
New milestone for American HealthTech’s online community
Jan 16, 2013
American HealthTech’s MyHealthTech online community recently surpassed 10,000 members. The achievement makes it one of the largest online post-acute healthcare communities in the world, according...
Low-quality Medicare Advantage plans should expect scrutiny, CMS says
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 13, 2012
Medicare Advantage plans with fewer than five stars on the quality scale should expect some form of audit, a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid official said this week.
Expert says providers often wrongly threatened by PEPPER reports
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 21, 2014
Instead of fearing further scrutiny by federal authorities, providers should embrace the opportunity to get feedback in the form of PEPPER reports, legal experts said Monday at the LeadingAge annual meeting...
Nursing home association ventures into day-care realm
By
Haymarket Media
Feb 15, 2005
The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging and the National Adult Day Services Association said Monday they formed a strategic alliance to provide expanded advocacy, education and research...
Judge questions legality of nursing home management companies, but dismisses complaint against one
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 07, 2013
Nursing home management agreements may run afoul of federal law, but it’s hard to argue that having a third-party manager hurts resident care. That was the message from Judge Jon S. Tigar, who recently...
News and Analysis — As OBRA nears 20, criticism continues
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 01, 2007
It’s been nearly 20 years since the government passed landmark nursing home regulation reform. There has been improvement, but that is no reason to celebrate wildly, believes Senate Special Committee...