OIG targets provider for Ultra-High therapy billing … and ends up validating all $4.4 million in claims
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 18, 2019
Known for its intense scrutiny of therapy billing practices, a government watchdog on Monday cleared an Oklahoma City skilled nursing facility that placed 93% of its patients in the Very High or Ultra-High...
Spare us the false hope about Alzheimer’s
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John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2013
Here we go again: This week saw the release of yet another breathless study claiming the cure for Alzheimer’s disease is getting closer — maybe.
Male CNA who wears women’s clothing can pursue charges that nursing home defamed him
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Tim Mullaney
Aug 27, 2014
A Texas certified nursing assistant can continue to pursue charges that his former nursing home employer has made false, defamatory statements about him in the job referral process, a federal court recently...
Court rules management company may be sued due to ‘mutually advantageous’ relationship with...
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Oct 20, 2017
A long-term care management company has enough of a relationship with a skilled nursing facility it shares ownership of to be included in a lawsuit against it, a court ruled on Tuesday.
Court dismisses AG’s suit against Golden LivingCenters
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Mar 24, 2017
A Pennsylvania court has dismissed a lawsuit filed against 25 Golden LivingCenters by the former state attorney general.
Depression – AND its treatments – are fall risks
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
May 24, 2016
Feeling “down” takes on a wicked double-meaning for some seniors. Even conscientious providers could be unaware of it, let alone know what to do about it.
Estate of Oregon man seeks $2.3 million in negligence suit against home where he lived for 2 days
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 16, 2018
A 99-year-old man lived just two days at an Oregon nursing home before a fall that precipitated his death. Now his estate is seeking $2.3 million in a negligence lawsuit.
Ready, set … Just kidding! (ICD-10 adventures continue)
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Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
Apr 08, 2014
Is that how everyone is feeling about the ICD-10 delays? Well, that’s how I’m feeling. We almost got within the six-month window for implementation. Just when we were all geared up and ready...
PEPPER’s pause doesn’t wipe out prospects for nursing home self-monitoring
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 06, 2024
Federal regulators have suspended a key tool used by some nursing homes for internal auditing, but experts cautioned providers not to let the stoppage hinder their compliance efforts.
Bundles not SNFs’ friend
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 17, 2019
A mandatory payment bundle for joint replacements saved the Medicare program more than 2% yearly, researchers recently found.