» The government’s five-star system for rating nursing homes does not reflect the quality of life experienced by residents with preserved cognition, according to newly published research.
Program cut MRSA by a third in VA facilities, analysis finds
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2014
A nationwide initiative to reduce methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in veterans’ nursing homes dramatically slashed the infection rate, and could provide a framework for other nursing homes...
CMS wants tighter oversight for Medicare prescriptions
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 01, 2014
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has seen enough and wants to gain more control over drug-prescribing practices for the Medicare Part D program.
OIG: Hospices often out of compliance, need framing
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 01, 2014
The Department of Health and Human Services’ watchdog arm recently said hospice providers need stronger oversight measures. It also noted more than $5.8 billion in recoveries in fiscal 2013.