Despite a push from the post-acute care industry to delay implementation of Phase 2 requirements of participation guidelines under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, providers at press time...
Fifth Fall Expo to offer free CE
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 06, 2017
As providers prepare for Phase 2 requirements under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ mega-rule, many are balancing how to stay compliant while affirming residents’ rights.Attorney...
CMS showing its discomfort with arbitration arrangement
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 05, 2015
Residents should fully understand binding arbitration agreements, and know that they have the option to contact federal, state or local healthcare officials about them, according to a proposed rule from...
Meds linked to dementia risk
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 04, 2015
A high use of anticholinergic medications has been linked to an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study.