Sleep apnea raises odds for hospitalization, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 04, 2024
People aged 50 and older with obstructive sleep apnea have a 21% higher risk of any health service (including hospitalization) compared to those without the breathing disorder, according to a study presented...
Research shows effects of low back pain on older adults’ overall health and well-being
By
Donna Shryer
May 27, 2024
New research has unlocked insights into how low back pain, a common musculoskeletal disorder, can have detrimental effects on the overall health and well-being of older adults.
Social reciprocity’s role in promoting wellbeing for senior patients
By
Christine Lee
May 29, 2024
The paradigm of patient care is evolving, especially in the realm of elderly care. Traditionally, the focus has predominantly been on the physical health of the elderly, ensuring that their medical needs...
Why providers should be thankful for the federal staffing mandate
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 06, 2024
There is undeniably a vein of good in the federal nursing home staffing mandate for providers otherwise fearing the worst.
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May 22, 2015
Nurse arrested for alleged painkiller theft … Medicare Advantage Overbilling needs tightening, Grassley says … Hackers could have reached 1.1 million CareFirst customers
OIG slams SNFs for overbilling
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 13, 2012
Nursing home advocates are expected to kick into high-gear defense mode after a new federal report asserted Tuesday that providers are overcharging Medicare to the tune of $1.5 billion annually.
Also in the News for Tuesday, September 8
Sep 08, 2015
Hospice chain settles $5.9 million Medicare overbilling suit… Glaucoma medication reminders may improve adherence… Court upholds overpayment ruling against hospice
Ensign settles with DOJ
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 23, 2013
The Ensign Group announced a settlement with the Department of Justice on Monday in which it will pay $48 million. The case has been pending since 2006, when the company was accused of overbilling.
Also in the News for Tuesday, Feb. 7
Feb 07, 2017
Antibiotic commonly prescribed for C. diff may not be best treatment … Trump: ACA replacement may not be ready until 2018 … TeamHealth to pay $60 million to settle overbilling allegations
HHS calls for therapy overbilling crackdown
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Oct 01, 2015
The Medicare payment system for skilled nursing facilities needs to be re-evaluated to weed out exploitative providers, a new report from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector...