State’s proposed False Claims Act called an ‘attack’ on providers
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Danielle Brown
Jan 13, 2020
A proposal to enact a state False Claims Act in Pennsylvania is being described as another “attack on [the state’s] nursing home providers” by industry advocates.
1 day away: Nomination deadline for McKnight’s Women of Distinction
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Danielle Brown
Jan 13, 2020
The good news is you still have a little more than a day to enter if you haven’t submitted your nominations for the 2nd annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards.
Number of ACOs taking on risks doubles, Verma says
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Danielle Brown
Jan 12, 2020
The federal government is again touting the success of accountable care organizations after newly-released figures pointed to another strong showing.
Nursing home workers accused of performing ‘simulated lap dance’ on resident in wrongful death lawsuit
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Danielle Brown
Jan 12, 2020
A family is accusing a New Jersey-based nursing home worker of performing a “simulated lap dance” on a former resident in a wrongful death lawsuit, despite regulators finding the allegations unsubstantiated.
Just 2 days away: Final nomination deadline for McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards looms
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Danielle Brown
Jan 12, 2020
Time has almost run out. The final nomination deadline for the 2nd Annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards is nearly here.
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Jan 12, 2020
CMS requests providers’ banking information to pay APM bonuses … Kansas leaders reach deal on Medicaid expansion plan … Feds recover $2.6B in from healthcare, drug settlements in 2019
Nomination deadline extended for McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards
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Danielle Brown
Jan 08, 2020
The nomination deadline for the 2nd annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program has been extended a week.
CMS asking providers: How can we eliminate Medicare regulations?
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Danielle Brown
Jan 08, 2020
Providers are gearing up to take advantage of a federal request that could cut regulations they find burdensome.
Providers want to change new state law that sets minimum training requirements for dementia care staff
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Danielle Brown
Jan 08, 2020
Providers in New Hampshire are looking to amend a newly effective state law that sets minimum training requirements for facility staff members who care for people with dementia, including Alzheimer’s. ...
State ordered to turn over nursing home chain’s ownership records
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Danielle Brown
Jan 07, 2020
A judge has ordered the state of Pennsylvania to turn over records regarding the ownership of a nursing home chain, despite the new operators asking to keep the information private.