The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is paying very close attention to therapy payment claims, and that’s something more providers need to do, says Leah Klusch, the executive director of...
RNs may need 4-year degree
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 01, 2012
A firestorm of commentary broke out last month upon news that New York lawmakers might soon again debate a bill that would require registered nurses to attain a four-year bachelor’s degree.
Legionnaires’ dries fountains
By
Mary Gustafson
Feb 01, 2012
Healthcare facilities should shut down indoor decorative fountains to avoid the spread of Legionnaires’ disease, according to a new study.
Bingo may help with cognition
By
Mary Gustafson
Feb 01, 2012
Using large, high-contrast bingo cards improves cognitive skills and visual perception, a study finds.
Obama leans left in NLRB appointments
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2012
Anti-unionization proponents are wincing at the recess appointments of two new members of the National Labor Relations Board. The pair are viewed as strong union supporters.
Santorum: Let’s get rid of CMS
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2012
Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum says it’s time to eliminate the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Programs administered at least in part by CMS account for the most of the funding...
60 Seconds with Robin Arnicar
Feb 01, 2012
Robin Aricar, RN, FACDONA, President, NADONA
3 LTC groups make leadership changes
By
Mary Gustafson
Feb 01, 2012
Three major long-term care organizations recently announced changes to their senior leadership.
Cuts illustrate need for new business models, experts say
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2012
As the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and other groups seek to trim public funding for long-term care, the industry needs to mesh with new, strong partners. Such action is the only sure way to preserve...
MedPAC takes an axe to provider payments
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2012
Many Washington politicians are railing against healthcare costs. Nobody can say their rhetoric isn’t being heard by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission.