Deaths of developmentally disabled in home-care settings should get closer reviews: GAO
Jul 09, 2008
States should more thoroughly investigate deaths of people with developmental disabilities who were receiving home- and community-based services for care, according to a new government report. The Centers...
Healthcare IT bill to include financial incentives for nursing homes
Jun 27, 2008
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday sent to committee a measure that would further encourage the use of health information technology in all provider settings, including nursing homes.
PETA asks nursing home residents to donate portion of stimulus checks
Jun 26, 2008
Five major nursing home chain owners received a solicitation this week from an organization that may be considered a horse of a different color: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, also known...
Florida nursing homes ahead of the curve with five-star rating system
Jun 23, 2008
The five-star rating system introduced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services may be new for nursing homes on a national scale, but it’s old hat in the Sunshine State.
Nursing homes lukewarm to government’s new five-star rating system
Jun 19, 2008
Nursing home operators wasted little time Wednesday issuing rebuttals to the federal government’s announcement that it would create and publish individual facility rankings on its Web site by the...
New MedPAC recommendations ‘right on target,’ Minnix says
Jun 17, 2008
MedPAC’s recent recommendations to revise the payment system for skilled nursing facilities drew praise Monday from the head of the largest nonprofit association for long-term care providers.
MedPAC recommends reforming Medicare payment system for skilled nursing facilities
Jun 16, 2008
The Medicare advisory arm of Congress has issued recommendations for reforming the Medicare payment system, including the payment system for skilled nursing facilities.
Legislators not keen on durable medical equipment bidding program
Jun 13, 2008
A Medicare competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment (DME) providers scheduled to begin July 1 is being met with strong resistance from legislators, nursing home advocates, DME suppliers...
CMS launches EHR demonstration project at 12 sites
Jun 12, 2008
Twelve sites have been selected to take part in a five-year electronic health records demonstration project for physicians, Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt announced this week.
Lawmakers want quick approval for nursing home TV conversion coupons
Jun 11, 2008
Fifteen U.S. senators are urging the agency in charge of the nation’s digital TV transition to fast-track a rule that would help nursing home residents and others who live in care homes to obtain...