CMS announces Medicare appeals without administrative law judge hearings
By
Tim Mullaney
Jul 07, 2014
Long-term care providers will be able to appeal certain Medicare claims decisions without going through an administrative law judge hearing, the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals (OMHA) announced...
CMS improperly measuring outcomes, report claims
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 01, 2014
So far, some providers have been put through a wringer without enough verification that it’s been worth it, according to a new Government Accountability Office report.
GPOs bring bottom-line benefits to long-term care providers, other healthcare organizations: report
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 20, 2013
Group purchasing organizations are making costs lower for long-term care operators and other healthcare providers, asserts a recent report from the Healthcare Group Purchasing Industry Initiative (HGPII).
GAO: States still need to meet critical guidelines in implementing Medicaid expansion
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 07, 2012
Even the states that have committed to expanding their Medicaid programs under the Affordable Care Act want additional guidance from the government, a new federal report finds.
House committee puts Medicare audit contractors on the hotseat
By
McKnight's Staff
Jul 10, 2012
Lawmakers are asking Medicare contractors for more information about how they go about identifying and reporting potentially fraudulent payments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
GAO: Small business tax credit for healthcare is underused
By
McKnight's Staff
May 23, 2012
A tax credit designed to make it easier for small businesses to offer health insurance is underused, a government report finds.
Questionable therapy practices could put operators to the test
By
John O'Connor
Mar 05, 2012
Ready to take the therapy services quiz? The good news is that it only has one question and it’s multiple choice. But you don’t want to fail. Ready?