Overcoding or undercoding incontinence in the MDS 3.0 is a problem that can draw the attention of surveyors, says McKnight’s Super Tuesday speaker Leah Klusch.
LA could receive $15 million to improve nursing home inspections
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Jun 30, 2015
A proposed contract between California and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health could result in $15 million in additional funding to improve oversight and delays in nursing home investigations.
Double resident overdose follows SNF nurse stealing narcotics, police say
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Kimberly Marselas
Jan 26, 2018
Police in New Castle, PA, are investigating an alleged double drug overdose of two residents at a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center.
More than 100 lawmakers urge CMS to rethink long-term care requirements
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Oct 13, 2017
More than 120 House Representatives have joined in signing a letter that asks the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to “re-evaluate” the requirements of participation for long-term care...
Lawsuit seeks $1 million from SNF after employee took Snapchat video of resident
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May 10, 2017
The family of a Texas nursing home resident who appeared in inappropriate Snapchats is suing the facility, claiming it was negligent to hire the certified nursing assistant who posted the videos.
SNF operator to pay $1 million to settle genetic testing fraud allegations
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Apr 12, 2017
A Louisville, KY-based skilled nursing facility operator has agreed to pay nearly $1 million to clear up claims related to its role in a genetic testing scheme that violated the False Claims Act, the Department...
CMS rule on ‘risky’ provider affiliations withdrawn by Trump administration
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Feb 01, 2017
A rule that would have placed more scrutiny on providers’ partnerships has been put on hold by President Donald Trump’s administration.
Providers who obstruct audits face exclusion from Medicare, Medicaid under final rule
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Jan 12, 2017
Healthcare providers who interfere with audits risk being barred from the Medicare and Medicaid programs, under a final rule issued Wednesday by the Department of Health and Human Services.
ManorCare battle continues as hospital, victims reach settlement in hepatitis C suit
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Sep 01, 2016
Patients affected by one of the largest hepatitis C outbreaks in U.S. history recently reached a settlement with the healthcare system they blame for the incident.
Governors call for more Medicaid data access
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Jan 14, 2016
Improved access to Medicaid data is needed to strengthen the program and improve patient outcomes, the National Governors Association said in a letter sent to legislators last week.