Providers respond to critical hospice report … Esformes must forfeit interest in long-term care operating companies, judge rules … Behavioral health centers settle with state
Automated medication dispensing system offers new reporting
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 07, 2018
The system now includes the MedSelect Performance Dashboard, which lets pharmacists see real-time information such as inventory levels, expiration information and more. A redesigned MedSelect graphical...
OIG attacks hospice quality problems
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 09, 2019
A majority of hospices recently had at least one deficiency in the quality of care they provide, according to a recent audit by the federal government’s top watchdog agency.
Hospital stays now under fire
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 01, 2012
Skilled nursing facilities should promote their efforts to better reduce rehospitalizations, a policy expert warns.
Senators slam abuse in nursing homes; criticize CMS over reporting requirements
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 23, 2019
Abuse deficiencies cited in nursing homes more than doubled in four years, increasing from 430 in 2013 to 875 in 2017, a Government Accountability Office report released Tuesday found
Providers cheer QAPI and other RoP delays, alterations
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 01, 2019
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services delivered a Phase 3 reprieve of sorts in mid July.
Three states to examine risk, reform in Medicaid project
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 19, 2014
Alabama, Washington and Nevada are participating in a yearlong Medicaid project that could help share risk between states and the federal government, the National Governors Association said this week.
NCAL and NJ Hospital Association form patient safety organization for assisted living
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 22, 2013
The National Center for Assisted Living and the New Jersey Hospital Association have formed the National Patient Safety Organization for Assisted Living. The organization is the first to electronically...
Health literacy low for Medigap seniors
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 06, 2017
Health literacy is lacking for individuals with Medigap coverage compared to other elderly populations, new research has found.
CNA sentenced for giving residents her own anti-anxiety medication
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 13, 2019
A certified nurse’s aide who gave residents her own Klonopin will perform community service and serve probation.