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CMS issues more in-depth survey guidelines to reduce readmissions; invites comments on assistant reporting

CMS issues more in-depth survey guidelines to reduce readmissions; invites comments on assistant reporting

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has revised the provider certification manual for hospitals, giving more in-depth guidelines around discharge planning. The goal is for hospitals to reduce readmissions by partnering with post-acute providers.

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SNFs could see 50% payment reduction for Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan claims

SNFs could see 50% payment reduction for Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan claims

The federal government's Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan will reduce its payments to skilled nursing facilities by 50% as of June 15, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The PCIP program received a budget of $5 billion in ACA funding, and CMS fears it will run out of money prior to 2014 given the current rate of pay-outs.

Emeritus turns to high-profile law firm to appeal $23 million verdict

Emeritus Senior Living has engaged high-profile attorneys in its bid to overturn the verdict handed down by a jury in March, under which Emeritus would have to pay nearly $23 million in punitive damages related to the death of a resident who had pressure wounds.

Discovery could lead to faster, fuller healing of diabetic wounds, researcher says

Injecting a plasma protein called plasminogen around chronic diabetic wounds can lead to complete healing, according to new research from Umea University in Sweden.

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