Low-intensity workouts help wound healing for diabetics
Low-power exercise may be the key to speeding wound healing rates in patients with diabetes, a new study suggests.
GAO seeks anti-fraud plan
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should beef up its fraud-fighting efforts with a risk-based antifraud strategy for Medicare and Medicaid, the Government Accountability Of fice said in December.
SNFs can prosper after CMS’ bundled pay postponement
Skilled nursing providers should capitalize on the opportunities presented by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ plans to roll out more voluntary payment initiatives, according to observers.
A Day in the Life: Oh, the places they’ll go
It began in 2011 with one resident’s request: He wanted to visit Disney World.
FDA approves antipsychotic that includes tracking sensor
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new type of antipsychotic pill in November that is able to share information about when it was taken with patients and providers — but the new tech comes with a warning for older patients.
Timing of wounds could impact healing
Injuries sustained during the day likely heal faster than those that occur during the night due to human internal biological clocks
MedPAC members on board with incremental shift to new pay model starting in 2019
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission members reportedly expressed unanimous support for a plan to transition to a new post-acute payment system beginning in 2019 at a meeting last week.
AARP urges lawmakers to exempt Medicare from tax bill cuts
One of the nation’s largest senior advocacy groups is warning lawmakers of the “lasting impact” of Medicare cuts that would be potentially included in the GOP’s final tax reform bill.
Former long-term care ombudsman charged with stealing money from resident
An Illinois woman has been arrested after allegedly attempting to steal more than $15,000 from an assisted living resident while serving as a long-term care ombudsman.
House threatening Medicare and Medicaid reform in 2018
Long-term care providers may be headed for another major Medicaid-funding fight in 2018 if House GOP leaders get their way.
