OIG to states: Give more protection to Medicaid whistleblowers
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McKnight's Staff
Nov 29, 2012
Tennessee needs to toughen up its Medicaid false claims law, the federal government says, and that might not be good for providers.
CMS: Options exist for states pondering Medicaid coverage
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 27, 2012
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services remains busy counseling states with guidance on the standards that Medicaid programs must adhere to in coverage options for low-income. A new letter gives guidance...
Provider taxes; SNF payments increasing, state Medicaid GAO survey finds
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McKnight's Staff
Nov 26, 2012
While many states have increased provider taxes since 2008, many also raised payment rates for skilled nursing facilities, according to a three-year study from the General Accountability Office.
Federal investigators find nursing home alternative a prime target for fraud, abuse
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 19, 2012
Medicaid personal care services are ripe for abuse, according to a new report from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General.
Medicaid questions persist in wake of Obama victory
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 12, 2012
While a controversial Republican-supported Medicaid block-grants option will be off the table after last week’s presidential election, uncertainty will continue about nursing homes’ No. 1 source...
LTC groups asks president, new Congress to tackle Medicaid, Medicare reform
Nov 07, 2012
Within hours of President Barack Obama winning a second term, major long-term care association groups were asking him and Congress to reform Medicare and Medicaid policy.
Kaiser: Small savings possible in dual-eligible programs
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McKnight's Staff
Nov 02, 2012
Attempts to better manage care for “dual-eligible” seniors produced a small savings, according to a study from the Kaiser Family Foundation. The findings show that hopes for a significant decrease...
Study: Low-dose antipsychotics and regular mental health visits extend life expectancy of schizophrenics
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McKnight's Staff
Nov 02, 2012
People with schizophrenia are likely to live a significantly longer life if they take lower levels of antipsychotic drugs and see a mental health professional, Johns Hopkins researchers say.
Washington becomes second state CMS approves for dual eligible-targeted program
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 30, 2012
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has approved a second state to start a demonstration project aimed at improving care for dual eligibles.
Managed care plans to play a bigger role in Medicaid: Exec
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 29, 2012
States are expected to shift an increasing number of Medicaid enrollees from fee-for-service plans into managed care, nearly doubling its size in the sector over the next two years, a prominent healthcare...