Hospital readmission penalties could transform relationships with SNFs, experts say
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McKnight's Staff
May 23, 2012
Healthcare reform efforts targeted at reducing hospital readmissions are here to stay, experts told participants in a McKnight’s webcast Tuesday.
Nurses are the first line of defense in preventing readmissions, expert says
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 03, 2012
To help hospitals prevent costly readmissions, long-term care providers need to get serious about partnering with local hospitals, an expert said Tuesday.
Fitch sees a shadow: One more tough year for nonprofits
Feb 02, 2010
Fitch Ratings, an international long-term credit rating agency, has disclosed that it will maintain its “negative outlook” for U.S. nonprofit hospitals and health systems during 2010.
Long-term care organizations praise CMS post-acute pilot project
Apr 15, 2009
Many in the long-term care community are supporting the Care Transitions Project, a government initiative to improve healthcare processes and minimize rehospitalizations.
‘Never event’ Medicare reimbursement rules now in effect
Oct 02, 2008
As of this month, Medicare no longer is reimbursing healthcare facilities for “reasonably preventable” medical errors. Also, hospitals are not allowed to charge patients directly for medical...
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.
CMS proposes delay of Medicaid provider-tax rule
Jun 01, 2009
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has proposed delaying until July 1, 2010, the enforcement of a Medicaid rule that would limit the use of provider taxes.
CMS: Demonstration project to reward nursing homes that provide high-quality care
Aug 18, 2009
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Monday disclosed positive results from three-so-called pay-for-performance demonstrations at hospitals and physician practices. Now it wants to see if financial...
Nursing homes and hospitals work together to lower readmission rates
Oct 25, 2011
Techniques such as screening for sepsis and a standardized discharge form have helped to lower the rate of rehospitalized nursing home patients in Florida.
Healthcare groups commit to cutting costs; Minnix reiterates need to talk about long-term care
May 12, 2009
Major healthcare providers pledged Monday to reduce cost increases by $2 trillion over the next decade. In response, one long-term care association issued a statement about the importance of including...