February 14, 2012
news
The CMS announcement followed a separate HHS report finding that the government had recovered nearly $4.1 billion in healthcare fraud cases during FY2011.
February 14, 2012
news
The Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care called Obama’s approach to achieving the proposed $4 trillion in deficit reductions a “strategy of ‘cuts only’ without reforms.”
February 8, 2012
news
The 2013 budget includes proposals to cut approximately $248 billion on Medicare and $72 billion on Medicaid and to lower payments to nursing homes.
February 7, 2012
news
Only a handful of states are expected to see an increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, according to projections by the National Association of Medicaid Directors.
February 6, 2012
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The Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care, which announced the poll's findings, intends to broadcast the results “on Capitol Hill and in states across the nation.”
February 2, 2012 Paula G. Sanders, Esq.
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The current Medicare payment policy for hospital “never events” has created risks for unassuming post-acute providers. Nursing homes, assisted living facilities and CCRCs need to prepare for the coming impact.
January 31, 2012
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The CBO said outlays for Medicare would be $9 billion higher in 2012 alone if Congress overrides a scheduled 27 percent reduction under the SGR, which would take effect March 1.
January 31, 2012 Patricia Sheehan, Editor-in-Chief
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"Don’t mess with residents’ dietary requirements" is the rallying cry of Jewish nursing home advocates after a past veto by Mitt Romney for funding kosher meals garners renewed attention.
January 31, 2012
news
The CMS rule, which implements prescription drug provisions of the Affordable Care Act, would increase transparency in drug pricing to ensure states are not overpaying for prescription drugs.
January 30, 2012 Kevin Kolus, Editor
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Gov. Quinn has boosted nursing home funding by millions of dollars to help carry out safety reforms passed in 2010. This is because the state won’t have to touch its own coffers to distribute the cash.
January 24, 2012
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The industry is focused on reducing hospital readmissions and improving patient and staff satisfaction, AHCA/NCAL said. However, those goals may be in jeopardy with the likelihood of diminishing reimbursement.
January 23, 2012 Bob Gatty
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With margins averaging 18.5 percent in 2010, MedPAC contends SNFs are making a killing on Medicare. Under the proposed rebasing plan, there would be a zero update in 2013, followed by an initial reduction of four percent in 2014.
