OIG: Medicare overpayments for nursing home services could reach $130 million
Feb 20, 2008
The Medicare program might have paid nearly $130 million too much for hospital and laboratory services from 2001 to 2003, a federal investigation has discovered.
Ask the payment expert
Feb 06, 2008
When should we start training our staff on the MDS 3.0?
Fear, loathing – and respect – for Bush budget
Feb 06, 2008
The healthcare provider community continued to pile on the Bush budget proposal Tuesday, while also impressing upon followers a reason to take it seriously.
Yarwood: President’s budget “double-whammy”
Feb 05, 2008
The American Health Care Association reacted strongly and unfavorably to President Bush’s fiscal year 2009 budget proposal, which was released on Monday.
Providers continue to press for FMAP increase
Jan 31, 2008
Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) and 25 other senators are drawing providers’ praise for their call for a temporary increase in states’ Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP).
Experts to analyze clinical reimbursement documentation
Jan 30, 2008
Tips and traps of clinical reimbursement documentation will be under discussion during a free McKnight’s webcast Feb. 29. The hour-long event will deal with MDS documentation “hot spots,”...
It’s about time
Jan 30, 2008
Staying on top of the latest products, services and industry trends can be a time-devouring pursuit. But the job just became less time consuming, thanks to our new Web site. Eldercare pros can find many...
Governors urge Senate to increase medical assistance to states
Jan 28, 2008
The National Governors Association is fighting alongside the American Health Care Association for an increase in states’ Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) in a new economic stimulus package.
It’s in the genes
By
Liza Berger
Jan 15, 2008
CEO Robert Adams follows in his father’s footsteps.
House stimulus bill omits Medicaid pay hike
Jan 25, 2008
Despite pressure from long-term care providers, the House on Thursday reached a tentative agreement with the White House on an economic stimulus bill that does not include a temporary funding increase...