January 3, 2012 by Healthcare Informatics
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The executives surveyed said their organizations do not have a comprehensive understanding of the various CMS programs and their financial implications, even after publication of final rules.
December 20, 2011 Patricia Sheehan, Editor-in-Chief
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This year, providers faced waves of regulatory, economic and societal challenges that tested their adaptability and fortitude.
December 19, 2011
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The 32 participating organizations could save Medicare up to $1.1 billion over five years, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
December 12, 2011 Bob Gatty
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Bob Gatty Now that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its final and revised rule for accountable care organizations
November 8, 2011 Richard L. Peck, Contributing Editor
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Predicting can be a fool's game-so many unforeseen events, personalities and circumstances can intrude to cloud the crystal ball. Predictions are as
October 3, 2011 Patricia Sheehan
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A recurring theme at the recent AHCA (American Health Care Association) national conference was the need for skilled nursing providers to be
July 14, 2011
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And now we wait. The comment period for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' proposed rules on
June 9, 2011 Kevin Kolus, Editor
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Since the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ended its comment period on the Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) proposed rules this past
March 1, 2011 Glen Roebuck, senior vice president of operations, Health Dimensions Group
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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act may prove to be the single most impactful piece of legislation for post-acute care since the Social
February 1, 2011 Kathleen Griffin, PhD, Pam Selker Rak, and Shannon Webber
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There is no denying that healthcare reform continues to be at the forefront of everyone's mind these days. With the recent changes in the House of
November 12, 2010 Pam Selker Rak
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With the transition to MDS 3.0 and RUG-IV now complete, providers may be feeling relieved that they're finally prepared for the newly established
