Health info expert: Time for long-term care providers to raise their hands for inclusion
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McKnight's Staff
Aug 08, 2012
Long-term care providers must collaborate and create partnerships with their acute care counterparts in order to make efficient use of new technology, a health information management expert told listeners...
Healthcare leaders press Congress for Medicare reimbursement reform
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McKnight's Staff
May 30, 2012
Provider groups are pushing Congress to replace the formula Medicare uses to reimburse physicians and eliminate other regulatory burdens.
Updated palliative care guidelines: Providers should increase coordination, embrace QAPI
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 15, 2013
Palliative care should follow care coordination and quality improvement processes called for by the Affordable Care Act, according to updated guidelines from the National Consensus Project for Quality...
CMS frees up $275 million for state coordinated care initiatives
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McKnight's Staff
Jul 23, 2012
States eager to test payment reform models for federal health programs can apply for awards totaling $275 million, courtesy of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Medicare accepting new codes for transition care
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McKnight's Staff
Jan 28, 2013
As part of an effort to improve coordination among different care settings and reduce rehospitalizations, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is now accepting two new codes related to transitional...
Research organizations team up for large-scale senior fall prevention study
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McKnight's Staff
Jun 17, 2013
Two research organizations are teaming up for a major study to reduce the number of fall-related injuries among seniors. Provider input is requested.
Nursing homes’ strong negotiating position with ACOs will not last long, legal expert says
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McKnight's Staff
May 03, 2013
Skilled nursing facilities that delay joining an Accountable Care Organization will likely be losers in the healthcare marketplace, according to John Durso, a partner at the law firm of Ungaretti & Harris...