New Mexico fights conflict-of-interest allegations in Medicaid managed care contracts
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 21, 2018
The state of New Mexico fired back this week against allegations that its selection of new contractors for the state’s Medicaid program was sullied by a major conflict of interest.
Hackers may have tricked FL worker into giving up info on 30,000 Medicaid patients
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Kimberly Marselas
Jan 09, 2018
Florida officials announced Friday that hackers may have stolen the personal information and medical records of up to 30,000 Medicaid recipients in November.
Jury awards $5.2 million to nurse fired after reporting abuse
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Kimberly Marselas
Dec 13, 2017
An Illinois nurse who claimed she was fired from her nursing home job after reporting alleged abuse has been awarded $5.2 million by a Livingston County jury.
Person-centered care paying dividends at Kansas facilities
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Kimberly Marselas
Dec 06, 2017
An in-person survey of 320 Kansas nursing homes showed that facilities with a specific approach to patient-centered care had more satisfied residents than those without it.
Death leads to edict: Facility must mitigate the risk of falls — on its roof
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 08, 2018
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has given a skilled nursing facility in Ohio until Friday to remedy roof safety issues after a telecommunications worker fell to his death.
Government set to reopen, but more work required for long-term budget deal that could deliver fixes for...
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Kimberly Marselas
Jan 23, 2018
While the temporary government funding bill passed Monday night gives a deeply divided Congress more time to negotiate a final budget deal, advocacy groups said it overlooks the fact that several senior...
Maverick blazes pet therapy trail
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 08, 2018
As far as visitors go, Maverick isn’t necessarily an obvious fit at the nursing homes he frequents around Australia’s capital. Sure, the 2-year-old has good manners and loves to dole out kisses....
OIG: Background checks weed out up to 8% of LTC job applicants
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Kimberly Marselas
May 30, 2019
A review of a 10-state program that supports background check capabilities found that they eliminate up to 8% of long-term care job applications.
Hospice accused of treating ineligible patients agrees to $1.2M False Claims settlement
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 12, 2018
A for-profit hospice company and its owner agreed to pay $1.2 million to resolve allegations that the company fraudulently billed Medicare and Medicaid for hospice services.
Memphis rehabilitation center to pay $500K for providing ‘worthless’ services
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 06, 2018
Spring Gate Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Memphis will pay $500,000 to federal authorities and Tennessee to resolve false claims allegations.