CMS to weigh national Medicare coverage for Aduhelm, other Alzheimer’s drugs
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 14, 2021
The agency is considering whether to establish a national coverage policy for monoclonal antibody drugs that treat Alzheimer’s disease, including the newly approved drug aducanumab (Aduhelm).
Industry leader blasts visitor guidance from feds
By
Alicia Lasek
May 19, 2020
Operators are tired of “guidance that comes without tangible resources and hands-on help,” says LeadingAge’s Katie Smith Sloan. “They need real help, not symbols.”
Determining medically necessary Medicare coverage
By
Colleen Toebe
Dec 05, 2014
Accurate and thorough nursing documentation is the crucial factor in determining medical necessity. As nursing leaders in long-term care, we are obligated to ensure that Medicare documentation standards...
Oral health’s integral role in long-term care quality
By
Brant Herman
Aug 13, 2014
While easy and relatively quick actions can reduce the severity of oral health issues developing over time, they are some of the most challenging activities to consistently attend to in many managed care...
Bill addressing admission status receives praise
By
Stephanie H. Kim
Jul 30, 2014
A bill that would require hospitals to give patients a formal notice of their admission status has received strong support from healthcare associations.
Medicare coverage of ‘maintenance therapy’ determined by need for skilled care, CMS clarifies...
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 16, 2013
Providers must sufficiently document the need for skilled care in order to obtain Medicare coverage for so-called “maintenance therapy,” the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services stressed...