House passes spending cut bill containing Medicare spending cuts
By
McKnight's Staff
May 11, 2012
The House on Thursday passed spending cut legislation that included a 2% cut in Medicare spending.
Final rule reduces regulatory burden for long-term care facilities
By
McKnight's Staff
May 11, 2012
A new rule eases the regulatory burden on providers serving Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and has the potential to save the healthcare system $100 million in the first year.
Some Medicaid doctors to receive reimbursement rates that equal Medicare’s
By
McKnight's Staff
May 09, 2012
Physicians providing primary care services to Medicaid beneficiaries will see a federal payment increase to bring Medicaid payments in line with those of Medicare payments, government officials announced...
HHS names coordinated care innovation winners
By
McKnight's Staff
May 09, 2012
The Department of Health and Human Services has announced its newest round of grant recipients under its Health Care Innovation Awards.
Out with the drab: Time to add personality to healthcare equipment
By
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
May 07, 2012
A few years ago, I broke my leg. Ouch! I was stuck in a long-leg cast for 14 weeks. Luckily, no surgery was required. It was around the holidays, so I asked to have my cast done in red and green stripes.
Funding rarity: Alabama governor demands more for Medicaid
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McKnight's Staff
May 03, 2012
Amid the flurry of bad news for long-term care providers, regarding Medicaid cuts, a spot of sunshine appeared in Alabama on Wednesday, when the governor said he would veto the state’s budget if...
Advocates for dual eligibles are concerned about the fast pace of demonstration project timeline
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McKnight's Staff
May 02, 2012
Medicare advocates are concerned about the speed with which the federal government is implementing care coordination plans for dual eligibles, according to reports.
Lawmaker urges more oversight of Medicaid managed care
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 26, 2012
Medicaid managed care contracting should come under increased federal and state scrutiny, a prominent senator said Wednesday.
Technology helps anti-fraud efforts, but some say it’s still not enough
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 26, 2012
Federal officials testified Tuesday at a Senate hearing that they have made significant strides in cracking down on healthcare fraud and abuse, though at least one prominent Republican said that not enough...
CMS issues final rule on provider identification number
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 25, 2012
Providers and suppliers who submit claims to Medicaid and Medicare must include an identification number on enrollment applications and payment claims, according to a final rule.